Intro to 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 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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Identify the degree of the polynomial: 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 7

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4th degree.

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What is standard form of a polynomial?

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Standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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Rewrite the polynomial in standard form: -5 + 4m

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4m - 5.

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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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Identify the type of polynomial: 5x^2 + 7x - 2

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Trinomial.

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What is a leading coefficient?

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