U4 Test Review - Polynomial Operations

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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 does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its simpler polynomial factors.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written as a sum of terms in descending order of the degree of the variable.

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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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(x - 3)(x + 5) or (x + 5)(x - 3)

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(x + 3)(x - 5) or (x - 5)(x + 3)

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2(x - 10)(x + 3) or 2(x + 3)(x - 10)

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Not factorable.

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3(x^2 + 20x - 10) or 3(x - 2)(x + 5) is incorrect.

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What is the zero-product property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.