Classifying 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.

Front

Classify the polynomial: 5x^2 + 3x - 7

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Trinomial

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What is a monomial?

Back

A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

Front

Classify by number of terms: 4x^3 - 2x + 1

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Trinomial

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial?

Back

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

Front

Classify by degree: 2x^4 + 3x^2 - 5

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Degree 4

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What is a binomial?

Back

A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

Front

When adding two polynomials, what is the result?

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The result is also a polynomial.

Front

Classify the polynomial: 7x^3

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Monomial

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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 order.