Polynomial Flashcard

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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 polynomial.

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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 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.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 5

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Cubic trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 7x^2 - 3x + 1

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Quadratic trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 5x - 2

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Linear binomial.

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What is the sum of (3x^2 + 2x) and (4x^2 - x)?

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7x^2 + x.