Classifying 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 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 with four terms?

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It is classified as a 4-term polynomial.

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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 standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending order.

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Is 6w^2 - 9w^3 in standard form?

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No, it is not in standard form because the terms are not arranged in descending order.

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What is the degree of the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12?

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The degree is 3.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 4x^4 + 3x^3 - 2x + 1?

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The leading coefficient is 4.