polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms in a polynomial that have the same variable raised to the same power. They can be combined by adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials. It stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last, referring to the order in which you multiply the terms.

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What does it mean to simplify a polynomial?

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Simplifying a polynomial means combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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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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How do you divide a polynomial by a monomial?

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To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial.

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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.