Naming Polynomials

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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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How do you name a polynomial by its degree?

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Polynomials are named based on their degree: 0 (constant), 1 (linear), 2 (quadratic), 3 (cubic), 4 (quartic), 5 (quintic), etc.

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How do you name a polynomial by its number of terms?

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Polynomials can be named based on the number of terms: monomial (1 term), binomial (2 terms), trinomial (3 terms), and polynomial (more than 3 terms).

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3, typically in the form ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d.

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What is a quartic polynomial?

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A quartic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 4, typically in the form ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e.