Classify 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 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: 5x^4 + 3x^3 - 2x + 1

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This is a polynomial of degree 4 and a polynomial with 4 terms (a quartic polynomial).

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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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Classify the polynomial: 2x^2 + 3x - 5

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This is a quadratic trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 7x^3 - 11x^2 + 8x - 5

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This is a cubic polynomial with 4 terms.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x - 9

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This is a linear polynomial.