Polynomial Vocabulary

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A polynomial with THREE terms is called a

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trinomial

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A term that only contains a number is called a

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constant

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What is the constant of the polynomial 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

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-7

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What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x - 1?

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3

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Which of the following is a variable: 16, \sqrt{100}, a?

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a

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A polynomial with ONE term is called a

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monomial

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A polynomial with TWO terms is called a

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binomial

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The highest power of a variable in a polynomial is called the

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degree

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In the polynomial 5x^4 + 3x^2 - 2, what is the leading coefficient?

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5

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In the expression 7x^3 + 4x^2 - 2x + 1, what is the coefficient of x^2?

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4