Intro to 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 expression.

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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 identify the constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the term in the polynomial that does not contain any variables.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in front of a variable in a term of a polynomial.

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How do you classify a polynomial by the number of terms?

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Polynomials can be classified as monomial, binomial, trinomial, or polynomial based on the number of terms they contain.

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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.