Polynomial Operations Review

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending numerical order.

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Multiply: (r + 7)(r − 7)

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r^2 − 49

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Distribute: 4k^2(6k^2 + 9kq - 5q^2)

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24k^4 + 36k^3q - 20k^2q^2

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Simplify: (22x^2 + 3x - 10) - (13x^2 + 6x - 5)

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9x^2 - 3x - 5

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Classify the polynomial x^2 + 6 by its degree and number of terms.

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Quadratic binomial

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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.

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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 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 to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors.