Polynomials Vocabulary Practice

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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 is the leading term of a polynomial?

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The leading term of a polynomial is the term with the highest degree (largest exponent) when the polynomial is written in standard form.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of its variable(s).

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables, representing a fixed value.

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What is a linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, which can be expressed in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, which can be expressed in the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3, which can be expressed in the form ax³ + bx² + cx + d, where a, b, c, and d are constants.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, which can be combined using addition or subtraction.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, which can be combined using addition or subtraction.