Classify Polynomials

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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 classify a polynomial with three terms?

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A polynomial with three terms is classified as a trinomial.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3?

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The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 is 3, making it a cubic polynomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial x^2 + 2x + 6?

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The polynomial x^2 + 2x + 6 is classified as a quadratic trinomial.

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What is the classification of the polynomial x^4 + 2?

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The polynomial x^4 + 2 is classified as a quartic binomial.

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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 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 determine the degree of a polynomial with multiple terms?

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To determine the degree, identify the term with the highest exponent of the variable.