Solving Polynomials (Finding Zeros)

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What are the zeros of f(x) = m² - 9m + 20?

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4, 5

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Which of the following is a 5th degree trinomial with a leading coefficient of -2? -2x⁵ + 3x - 1, 5x⁻² + 3x - 1, -2x⁵ + 3x⁴ + 2x³ + x² - 10, 2x + 5

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-2x⁵ + 3x - 1

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Identify the zeros of the polynomial (x+2)(x+6)(x-4).

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x = -2, x = -6, x = 4

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial -2x⁵ + 3x⁴ + 2x³ + x² - 10?

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-2

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What is the degree of the polynomial 5x⁴ + 3x² - 1?

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4

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial?

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Set the polynomial equal to zero and solve for the variable.

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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, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the difference between a monomial, binomial, and trinomial?

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Monomial: 1 term, Binomial: 2 terms, Trinomial: 3 terms.

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What is the factored form of a polynomial?

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A representation of a polynomial as a product of its factors.

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

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The polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.