Multiplying and Dividing polynomials practice

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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 a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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How do you divide a polynomial by a monomial?

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To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial and simplify.

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What is the expanded form of (x - 12)(x - 4)?

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What is the product of (x - 2)^2?

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How do you multiply two binomials?

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Use the distributive property (FOIL method) to multiply the first terms, outer terms, inner terms, and last terms.

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What is the result of multiplying (3x - 1)(x + 5)?

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors.

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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.