Polynomials/Radicals FLASHCARD YL

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents. For example, 2x^2 + 3x - 5 is a polynomial.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial. For example, in the polynomial 5x^2 + 3x - 2, the leading coefficient is 5.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial and then combine like terms. For example, (3x^2 - 3x + 2) - (x^2 - 2x + 1) = 2x^2 - x + 1.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term. For example, 4x^3 is a monomial.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms. For example, 3x + 5 is a binomial.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms. For example, x^2 + 4x + 4 is a trinomial.

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How do you find the product of two polynomials?

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To find the product of two polynomials, use the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials) to multiply each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial.

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What is the product of 2x and (-2x - 3)?

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The product is -4x^2 - 6x.

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How do you simplify square roots?

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What is a radical?

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