Classifying Polynomials

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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Put this expression in Standard Form: 5y - 9 - 2y^2

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-2y^2 + 5y - 9

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Is the expression 6w^2 - 9w^3 in Standard Form?

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No, it should be written as -9w^3 + 6w^2.

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Classify the polynomial 3x^3 – 6x by degree and number of terms.

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3rd degree Binomial.

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What are the coefficients in the polynomial -9w^3 + 6w^2?

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-9 and 6.

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What is a polynomial?

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

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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 4x^4 + 3x^2 - 5 by degree and number of terms.

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4th degree 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.