Classifying and Evaluating Polynomials

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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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Classify the polynomial: 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x + 1.

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Polynomial (specifically a quartic polynomial since it has four terms).

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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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Find the sum: (x^2 + 3x) + (2x^2 - 4x).

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3x^2 - x.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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Find the difference: (4x^2 + 5) - (2x^2 + 3).

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2x^2 + 2.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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Evaluate: 3x(2x + 4).

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6x^2 + 12x.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 7x^4 - 3x^3 + 2?

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The leading coefficient is 7.