1.4 Classify polynomials & Vocabulary

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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 expression.

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Classify the polynomial: 2x^3 + 4x^2 - 5.

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Trinomial (it has three terms).

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Classify the polynomial: 7x - 2.

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Binomial (it has two terms).

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Classify the polynomial: 5x^4.

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Monomial (it has one term).

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a 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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What is the leading coefficient?

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