Unit 9: 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 expression.

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How do you factor a polynomial?

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To factor a polynomial, you express it as a product of its factors, which can be polynomials of lower degrees.

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What is the zero-product property?

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The zero-product property states that if the product of two or more factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, from highest to lowest.

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What is the sum of polynomials?

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The sum of polynomials is obtained by adding the corresponding coefficients of like terms.

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What is the product of polynomials?

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The product of polynomials is found by multiplying each term in one polynomial by each term in the other polynomial.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly three terms.

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How do you identify like terms in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.