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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, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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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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.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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What is the zero polynomial?

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The zero polynomial is a polynomial that has all coefficients equal to zero, and it is represented as 0.

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What is the factor theorem?

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The factor theorem states that if a polynomial f(x) has a root at x = a, then (x - a) is a factor of f(x).

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What is the remainder theorem?

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The remainder theorem states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial f(x) by (x - a) is equal to f(a).

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a special type of relation where each input has exactly one output.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line, typically in the form f(x) = mx + b.