Classifying Polynomials #1

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 5x or -3.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as x + 2 or 3x - 4.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, such as x^2 + 3x + 2.

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What is a polynomial with four terms called?

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A polynomial with four terms is called a 4-term polynomial.

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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 12:

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Monomial (degree 0).

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Classify the polynomial 3x^2 - 8x + 1:

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Trinomial (degree 2).

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Classify the polynomial 7x^3 - 8x^2 - 4x + 9:

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Cubic (degree 3).

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Classify the polynomial 2x - 9:

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Linear (degree 1).

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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 or -3.