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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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 degree of the polynomial: 4x^5 + 2x^3 - x + 7

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The degree is 5.

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Identify the degree of the polynomial: 3x^2y + 2xy^2 - 5

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The degree is 3.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial: 2x^4 - 3x^3 + x - 5?

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The leading coefficient is 2.

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Classify the polynomial: 6x^2 - 4x + 1

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It is a trinomial of degree 2.

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What is the degree of the monomial: 9a^4b^2?

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The degree is 6.