Classifying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 5x or -3y^2.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as 3x + 4 or x^2 - 5.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, such as x^2 + 3x + 2.

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How do you classify a polynomial with four terms?

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A polynomial with four terms is classified as a 4-term polynomial.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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Classify the polynomial: 3x^2 - 8x + 1

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Trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 7x^3 - 8x^2 + 9

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Trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 2x - 9

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Binomial.

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How many terms does the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12 have?

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4 terms.