Int Alg Chapter 4

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Define polynomial expression.

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A polynomial expression is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.

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The degree of the polynomial is 3, which is the highest power of the variable x.

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What is the process of simplifying a rational expression?

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The process involves factoring the numerator and denominator and then canceling out common factors.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means rewriting it as a product of its factors.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a single term, while a polynomial is a sum of two or more terms.

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The leading coefficient is 16, which is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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How do you identify the roots of a polynomial?

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The roots of a polynomial are the values of the variable that make the polynomial equal to zero.

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What is the significance of the constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the value of the polynomial when all variable terms are set to zero.

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What is the formula for the difference of squares?

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