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 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 binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms.

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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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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the product of two binomials?

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The product of two binomials can be found using the distributive property or the FOIL method (First, Outside, Inside, Last).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the square of a binomial?

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The square of a binomial (a + b)² is equal to a² + 2ab + b².

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4