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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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 a linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, which can be written in the form ax + b.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, which can be written in the form ax² + bx + c.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3, which can be written in the form ax³ + bx² + cx + d.

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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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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.