Classifying, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying Polynomials

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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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 expression.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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What is the product of two polynomials?

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The product of two polynomials is found by multiplying each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial.

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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A constant term is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables.