Multiplying monomial by polynomial

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 3x^2 or -5.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What does it mean to multiply a monomial by a polynomial?

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Multiplying a monomial by a polynomial involves distributing the monomial to each term of the polynomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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 exponents.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as x + 5 or 3x^2 - 2.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, such as x^2 + 3x + 2.

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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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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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, such as 4 in 4x^3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a single term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.