Polynomials Introduction

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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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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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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient in a polynomial?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in front of a variable in a term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables.

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How many terms does the polynomial 4x^2 + 3x - 5 have?

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It has 3 terms.