Standard form of Polynomials Vocab

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An expression with one or more terms

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Polynomial

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Different parts of a polynomial, separated by addition/subtraction

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terms

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Terms with identical variables and exponents

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like terms

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Number in front of a variable, multiplied by it.

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coefficient

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Tells how many times to multiply the base by itself (small number to the top right)

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exponent

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Polynomial written from highest to lowest degree

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standard form

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Term without a variable

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constant

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Largest exponent in standard form of a polynomial

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Degree of a Polynomial

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Coefficient of the first term in standard form.

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Leading Coefficient

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Leading coefficient of f(x)=5x²+7x-3

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