Polynomial Vocabulary

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that is a monomial or the sum/difference of monomials.

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How many terms does the polynomial 8x^5 + 4x^3 + 2x + 9 have?

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4

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What is the name of a polynomial with a degree of three?

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Cubic

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as x^2 + 7.

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How many terms are in a binomial?

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2

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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 trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.

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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 constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree 0, such as 5.

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What is a linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, such as 2x + 3.