BAIT #78 A2H

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What is the order of the polynomial coefficients for the expression (3x - 4x^3 + 6x^4 + 1) / (x + 3)?

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6, -4, 0, 3, 1

Front

What is the correct name for the polynomial 2x^3 + 5x?

Back

Cubic Binomial

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How do we find the zeroes of polynomials?

Back

Set factors equal to zero.

Front

Evaluate the polynomial f(x) = x^4 - 3x^3 - 12x^2 + 15x - 34 at x = 5.

Back

-9

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What does it mean if the graph 'crosses' through a zero?

Back

The exponent is 1.

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Define a polynomial.

Back

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

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in 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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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.