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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 expression.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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

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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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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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How do you identify the leading term of a polynomial?

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

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What is the difference between a polynomial and a non-polynomial expression?

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A polynomial consists of non-negative integer exponents, while a non-polynomial may have negative or fractional exponents.

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What is the value of the polynomial 3x^2 + 2x + 1 when x = 2?

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The value is 3(2)^2 + 2(2) + 1 = 3(4) + 4 + 1 = 12 + 4 + 1 = 17.