Polynomials Review

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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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How do you simplify a polynomial expression?

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To simplify a polynomial, combine like terms by adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 factors, which can be simpler polynomials.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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What is the difference between a monomial, binomial, and trinomial?

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A monomial has one term, a binomial has two terms, and a trinomial has three terms.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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What is the zero product property?

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The zero product property states that if the product of two or more factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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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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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, change the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1