Unit 9 Identify and Classify Polynomials

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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^2 + 3x + 1

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Quadratic trinomial

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Classify the polynomial: 5x^3

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Cubic monomial

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What is a constant polynomial?

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A constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree 0, which has no variable term, e.g., 7.

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What is a linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, which can be expressed in the form ax + b.

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

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Quartic trinomial

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, e.g., x + 5.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, e.g., x^2 + 2x + 1.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending order.