Classifying, Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting 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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How do you classify a polynomial with one term?

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A polynomial with one term is called a monomial.

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How do you classify a polynomial with two terms?

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A polynomial with two terms is called a binomial.

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How do you classify a polynomial with three terms?

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A polynomial with three terms is called a trinomial.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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What is the result of subtracting (6x^2 + 10x - 9) - (4x^2 - 13)?

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2x^2 + 10x + 4.

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What is the result of subtracting (-5x^2 + x^3 - 2x + 3) - (-5x^2 - x^3 + 4x + 8)?

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2x^3 - 6x - 5.

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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.