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 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 degrees.

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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 constant monomial?

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A constant monomial is a monomial that does not contain any variables, such as -8.

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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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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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What is a linear polynomial?

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.

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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.