Test: Polynomials and Distributive Property

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Apply the Distributive Property in reverse to factor out an 'x' from this polynomial: 7x³ - 8x² - x = _______.

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x(7x² - 8x - 1)

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What is the coefficient of the 3rd degree term in this polynomial? 3x² + x - 2x³ - 10

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-2

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(x + 3) = _______.

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5x + 15

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Fill in the blank. If a term in a polynomial only has a number part, it's called a _____________ term.

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constant

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Fill in the blank. The number part of a term is called the _____________.

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coefficient

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is a linear polynomial?

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A polynomial of degree 1, in the form ax + b.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A polynomial of degree 2, in the form ax² + bx + c.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial written in descending order of degrees.