Polynomials Test Precalculus

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What is a polynomial?

Back

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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Define the degree of a polynomial.

Back

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

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

Back

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

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How do you factor the polynomial 12x + 9?

Back

3(4x + 3)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of adding (3x² + 6x - 1) and (4x² + 5x + 9)?

Back

7x² + 11x + 8

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Front

Identify a 5th degree trinomial with a leading coefficient of -2.

Back

-2x⁵ + 3x - 1

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What is the result of subtracting (5x + 7) from (3x² + 4x - 2)?

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3x² - x - 9

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the GCF of 18k and 15k³?

Back

3k

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

Back

A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.

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How do you find the GCF of two polynomials?

Back

To find the GCF, factor each polynomial and identify the highest common factors.