Unit 5 Exponents and Polynomials

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Front

Classify the polynomial: 3x^2 + 5x - 2

Back

This polynomial is a trinomial because it has three terms.

Front

What is the degree of the polynomial: 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7?

Back

The degree of this polynomial is 3, which is the highest exponent of the variable.

Front

What happens when you multiply powers with the same base?

Back

When multiplying powers with the same base, you add their exponents.

Front

Simplify: (2x^2)(3x^3)

Back

6x^5

Front

What is a binomial?

Back

A binomial is a polynomial that has exactly two terms.

Front

Subtract: 5x^2 - 3 from 2x^2 + 4x + 1

Back

-3x^2 + 4x + 4

Front

What is the result of adding: (x^2 + 2x) + (3x^2 + 4)?

Back

4x^2 + 2x + 4

Front

What is a monomial?

Back

A monomial is a polynomial that has exactly one term.

Front

Simplify: 6x^2 ⋅ 2y^4 ⋅ x

Back

12x^3y^4