Polynomials

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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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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly three terms.

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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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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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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the coefficient in a polynomial?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in front of a variable in a term of a polynomial.

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What is the leading coefficient?

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