Bell Ringer - ACT Polynomial Questions 03 and 04

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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 does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you distribute in algebra?

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To distribute means to multiply a term outside of parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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What is the process of factoring a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial involves expressing it as a product of its factors, which can be simpler polynomials.

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What is the zero product property?

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The zero product property states that if the product of two factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero.