Alg f2 Polynomials Review (F2024)

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What is a polynomial in standard form?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees. For example, 9x^3 + 8x^2 - 3x - 11 is in standard form.

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How do you simplify the expression 2x(-2x - 3)?

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The simplified expression is -4x^2 - 6x.

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What is the result of (2u - 4v)^2?

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The result is 4u^2 - 16uv + 16v^2.

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How do you classify the polynomial 3x^3 - 6x by the number of terms?

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It is classified as a binomial because it has two terms.

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What is the product of (x - 3)(x + 10)?

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The product is x^2 + 7x - 30.

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Define a monomial.

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 5x^2.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as x + 5.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, such as x^2 + 3x + 2.

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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 does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors.