Lesson 8-1: Check for Understanding

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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 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 exponents.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms.

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle given as a polynomial?

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To find the perimeter, sum the lengths of all sides represented as polynomials and express the result in Standard Form.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in a polynomial?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the expression.

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How do you add two polynomials?

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To add two polynomials, combine like terms from both polynomials.

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