Classify Polynomials & Degrees

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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 polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 2x^3 + 4x^2 - 5.

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Cubic trinomial.

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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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Put the polynomial in standard form: 3x - 2x^2 + 5.

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-2x^2 + 3x + 5.

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What is the constant term in the polynomial: 4x^2 + 3x - 7?

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-7.

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Classify the polynomial: x^2 + 6.

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Quadratic binomial.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial: 5x^4 - 3x^3 + 2?

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5.