Classifying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists 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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Classify the polynomial by degree: 3x^3 – 6x.

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Cubic

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Classify the polynomial by number of terms: 12.

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Monomial

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Classify the polynomial by number of terms: 7x^3 – 8x^2 + 9.

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Trinomial

Front

Classify the polynomial by degree: 7x^3 – 8x^2 - 4x + 9.

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Cubic

Front

Classify the polynomial by number of terms: 7x^3 – 8x^2 - 4x + 9.

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4-Term Polynomial

Front

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.