Classifying, Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying 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^2.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as 3x + 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 + 2x + 1.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression made up of one or more terms, such as 4x^3 - 2x + 7.

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How do you classify the polynomial 5x^11?

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It is classified as a monomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 4x^2 + 5x - 7?

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It is classified as a trinomial.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 4x^2 + 3x - 2?

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The leading coefficient is 4.

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True or False: 5xy^-8 is a polynomial.

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False, because it has a negative exponent.

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What is the result of multiplying 3x by the polynomial (4x^2 - x - 3)?

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The result is 12x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^2 + 3x - 2?

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The degree is 2, which is the highest exponent.