Classifying, Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying 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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Classify the polynomial: -3x^2 + 17

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Binomial

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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Determine the leading coefficient of the polynomial: -8x - x^3 + 7x - 2

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-1

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What is standard form of a polynomial?

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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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Identify the polynomial in standard form: 9 + 8x - 2x^2, 10x + x^3 - 4x^2 - 11, x^4 + 5x^3 - 6x + 1, 4x^3 + 3x^4 + 2x + 1

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x^4 + 5x^3 - 6x + 1

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True or False: 2x^4 + 3x^3 - 5x^2 + x - 12 is a polynomial.

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True

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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.