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 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 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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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in standard form?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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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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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials, standing for First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides all terms in a polynomial.

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How do you factor a polynomial?

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To factor a polynomial, find the GCF and express the polynomial as a product of the GCF and another polynomial.