Identify Types and Parts of 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.

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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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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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How many terms are in a polynomial?

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A polynomial can have one or more terms.

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What is the leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What is a constant term?

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A constant term is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables.

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What is the difference between a polynomial and a non-polynomial?

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A polynomial consists of terms with non-negative integer exponents, while a non-polynomial may include negative exponents, fractions, or variables in the denominator.

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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.