Degree and naming polynomials

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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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How do you classify a polynomial with four or more terms?

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It is classified as a polynomial, but not specifically as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial.

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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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Classify the polynomial: 2x⁴ + 14x³ - 2x²

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Trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 3x - 5

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Binomial.

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How many terms are in the polynomial: 2x + y + z?

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3 terms.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial: 5x² + 3x - 7?

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The leading coefficient is 5.