📘IM2 Ch 2 Vocab Polynomial Equations & Factoring

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What is the degree of the polynomial x + 4x² + 6 + 7x³?

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degree = 3

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What is a monomial?

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A number, a variable, or the product of a number and one or more variables with whole number exponents.

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What is the definition of a polynomial in factored form?

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A polynomial that is written as a product of factors.

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What is the purpose of factoring by grouping?

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To use the Distributive Property to factor a polynomial with four terms.

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What is the degree of a monomial?

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The sum of the exponents of the variables in the monomial.

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression that is the sum of terms, each consisting of a variable raised to a non-negative integer power multiplied by a coefficient.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial written in descending order of its degree.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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To express the polynomial as a product of its factors.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a binomial?

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A monomial has one term, while a binomial has two terms.