Polynomial Concepts

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Cubic polynomial

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A polynomial with a highest exponent of 3 on a variable

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Factoring

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The process of breaking down a polynomial into simpler polynomials

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Difference of cubes

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Two perfect cubes separated by a minus sign

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Sum of cubes

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Two perfect cubes separated by a plus sign

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Greatest common factor (GCF)

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The largest integer that divides each term without a remainder

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Monomial

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A product of numbers and powers of variables

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Binomial

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The sum of two monomials

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Trinomial

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A polynomial with three terms

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Leading term

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The first term of a polynomial in standard form

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Leading coefficient

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The coefficient of the leading term.