Intro Polynomial Functions

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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 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 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 find the sum of two polynomials?

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To find the sum of two polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What is a variable in a polynomial?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in a polynomial.

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What is the leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 3x^2 + 2x - 5?

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It is classified as a trinomial because it has three terms.