Exit Ticket - Intro to 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 standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written with the terms arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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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 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 are 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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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the process of simplifying a polynomial expression?

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Simplifying a polynomial expression involves combining like terms and writing the expression in standard form.

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What is the coefficient in a polynomial?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in front of a variable in a term of a polynomial.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B