Matlin_Polynomial Vocabulary and Addition and Subtraction

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to whole number exponents and coefficients, 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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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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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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What is a like term?

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

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What is standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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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.

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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 is the result of adding (2x^2 + 5x - 7) and (3 - 4x^2 + 6x)?

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The result is -2x^2 + 11x - 4.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^3 + 7x + 5?

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The degree is 3.