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 standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when it is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, from the highest degree to the lowest.

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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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Simplify: 3x^2 + 5x^2

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8x^2

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Add the polynomials: (3x^2 + 6x - 1) + (4x^2 + 5x + 9)

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7x^2 + 11x + 8

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Multiply: -x^3(9x^4 - 2x^3 + 7)

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-9x^7 + 2x^6 - 7x^3

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Is the following written in standard form: c + 8c^3 - 3c^7?

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No

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Identify the degree of: 2b^8c^2

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10

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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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What is a term in a polynomial?

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A term in a polynomial is a single mathematical expression that can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.