Naming Polynomials

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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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How many terms are in the polynomial -27a^3 + 9a^2 - 45a?

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3 terms.

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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 constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree 0, which has no variable term.

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What is a linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3.

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What is a quartic polynomial?

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A quartic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 4.