Classify Polynomials & Degrees

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting 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 leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 3x^2 + 2x - 5

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Quadratic trinomial.

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^3 - 2x + 7

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Cubic trinomial.

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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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Classify the polynomial: 5y^2z^4 - 2yz^7 + 8y^2z by degree.

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Degree 8.

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What is the constant of the polynomial: 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

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-7.