Classifying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients.

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

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Quartic polynomial (degree 4)

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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: 5x^2 - 4x + 7

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Quadratic polynomial (degree 2)

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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 the polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: -2x^5 + 3x^4 + 2x^3 + x^2 - 10

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5th degree polynomial (degree 5)

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What is standard form of a polynomial?

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Standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending order.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x - 9

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Linear polynomial (degree 1)

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What is a constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree 0, which has no variable term.