Simplifying and classifying polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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 polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 5

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Cubic Trinomial

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Simplify: (x^3)(x^4)

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x^7

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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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Classify the polynomial: 5x^2 - 3x + 7

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Quadratic Trinomial

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Simplify: 2x^2 + 3x^2

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5x^2

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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.