Naming/Classifying Polynomials

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 5x or -3.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as 2x + 3 or x^2 - 4.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, such as x^2 + 5x + 6.

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What is a polynomial with four terms called?

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A polynomial with four terms is called a 4-term polynomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 12?

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The polynomial 12 is classified as a monomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 3x^2 - 8x + 1?

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The polynomial 3x^2 - 8x + 1 is classified as a trinomial.

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How many terms are in the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12?

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The polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12 has 4 terms.

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How do you classify the polynomial 2x - 9?

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The polynomial 2x - 9 is classified as a binomial.

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What is the degree of the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12?

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The degree of the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12 is 3.

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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.