Polynomials

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In the term 5x, what is the x called?

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Variable

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Is 4x a term?

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Yes

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In the term x², what is the x called?

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Base

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What is the degree of the polynomial 10x⁵ + 3x²y + 2x?

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9

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In the term x², what is the 2 called?

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Exponent

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and exponents combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is a term in a polynomial?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in standard form?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.