Algebra 1 Polynomial Basics Flashcard

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a constant in a polynomial?

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A constant is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables. It is a fixed value.

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What is a variable in a polynomial?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in a polynomial.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a polynomial.

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What is an exponent in a polynomial?

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An exponent indicates how many times a base (variable) is multiplied by itself.

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How do you combine like terms in a polynomial?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same exponent.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of its variable.