Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, 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 expression.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly three terms.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree three, which means the highest exponent of the variable is three.

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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, change the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a 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.