Polynomial Computations Review for Sem 1 Exam

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What method do we use to factor x^3 - 4x^2 + 6x + 10?

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Factor by grouping.

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Factor: x^4 + 2x^2 - 15 = ?

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(x^2 + 5)(x^2 - 3)

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Classify by degree and number of terms: 6x - 8

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Linear binomial.

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How many turns would a polynomial of degree 8 have?

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7.

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f(x) = 2x + 4 and g(x) = x - 5. Find f(g(2)).

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-2.

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What is a polynomial?

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

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Define degree of a polynomial.

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The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is a monomial?

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A polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a) for ax² + bx + c = 0.