Alg F2 Classifying Polynomials Flashcard #10 (F2024)

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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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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 classify a polynomial by degree?

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Polynomials can be classified as constant (degree 0), linear (degree 1), quadratic (degree 2), cubic (degree 3), and so on.

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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.

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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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Classify the polynomial 3x^2 - 8x + 1 by degree.

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Quadratic (degree 2).

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Classify the polynomial -3x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 12 by degree.

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Cubic (degree 3).