Polynomials Final Review Flashcardizz

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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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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 find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two monomials?

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To find the GCF of two monomials, identify the highest power of each variable that appears in both monomials and multiply these together.

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What is the process of simplifying a polynomial expression?

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Simplifying a polynomial involves combining like terms and performing any necessary arithmetic operations.

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What are like terms in a polynomial?

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

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How do you multiply a monomial by a polynomial?

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To multiply a monomial by a polynomial, distribute the monomial to each term in the polynomial.

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What is the area of a rectangle represented by a polynomial?

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The area can be found by multiplying the length and width, which may be expressed as polynomials.