Classifying, Adding/Subtracting, and Multiplying 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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How do you classify a polynomial by degree?

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A polynomial is classified by its degree, which is the highest power of the variable in the expression. For example, a polynomial of degree 3 is called cubic.

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What are the different classifications of polynomials based on the number of terms?

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Polynomials can be classified as monomials (1 term), binomials (2 terms), trinomials (3 terms), and polynomials with more than three terms.

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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 a polynomial.

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How do you write a polynomial in descending order?

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To write a polynomial in descending order, arrange the terms from the highest degree to the lowest degree.

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What is a quartic polynomial?

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A quartic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 4.

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What is a constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial that has a degree of 0, meaning it does not contain any variable terms.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3.

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How do you identify the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is identified by finding the highest exponent 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.