Polynomials in Standard Form

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the standard form of 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 polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial 4x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x - 1 by its degree.

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Cubic.

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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 the polynomial.

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Find the leading coefficient of the polynomial 5x^3 - 6x + 1.

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5.

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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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What is a polynomial of degree 5 called?

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A polynomial of degree 5 is called a quintic polynomial.