Polynomial Basics

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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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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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How do you classify a polynomial by the number of terms?

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

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How do you find the number of terms in a polynomial?

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Count the distinct terms in the polynomial, ignoring coefficients of zero.

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What is a 4-term polynomial?

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A polynomial that contains four distinct terms.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.