Naming 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 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 do you classify polynomials by the number of terms?

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Polynomials can be classified as monomials (1 term), binomials (2 terms), or trinomials (3 terms). Any polynomial with more than three terms is simply called a polynomial.

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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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Classify the polynomial: 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 7x + 1

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Cubic polynomial (degree 3) with four terms (a polynomial).

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^2

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Quadratic monomial (degree 2).

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What is a constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree 0, which means it has no variable (e.g., 5).

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Classify the polynomial: 2x + 3

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Linear binomial (degree 1).