Classifying Polynomials and Their Degrees

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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 the degree of a polynomial?

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

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What is a leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What is 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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This polynomial is classified as a quintic polynomial because its highest degree is 5.

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This polynomial is classified as a quadratic polynomial because its highest degree is 2.

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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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This polynomial is classified as a quartic polynomial because its highest degree is 4.