7-1 Classifying Polynomials

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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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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.

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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 binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that has exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that has exactly three terms.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial that has exactly one term.

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What is a quintic polynomial?

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A quintic polynomial is a polynomial of degree five.

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What does it mean to simplify a polynomial?

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To simplify a polynomial means to combine like terms and express it in the simplest form.