10-27. Polynomial Vocabulary

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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 are the components of a polynomial?

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The components of a polynomial include terms, coefficients, variables, and exponents.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define 'like terms'.

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Like terms are terms in a polynomial that have the same variables raised to the same powers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 polynomial.

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How do you simplify the expression (3m^4 - 6m^2 - 4m) + (7m^4 - 6m^2 - 5m)?

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By combining like terms, the simplified expression is 10m^4 - 12m^2 - 9m.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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 coefficient in the term 5x^3?

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The coefficient is 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the constant term in the polynomial 4x^2 - 3x + 7?

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The constant term is 7.