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 polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 5x^4 + 3x^3 - 2x + 7

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This polynomial is a polynomial of degree 4 and is classified as a polynomial (not a monomial, binomial, or trinomial).

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

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Find the sum: (2x^2 + 3x) + (4x^2 + 5x)

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The sum is 6x^2 + 8x.

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Find the difference: (x^2 + 4) - (2x^2 + 3)

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The difference is -x^2 + 1.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial: 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 5?

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The leading coefficient is 3.

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Identify the degree of the polynomial: 7x^5 - 4x^3 + 2x - 1

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The degree is 5.