GEO #1 Polynomials

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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, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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How do you find the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest exponent of its variable.

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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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How many terms are in the polynomial 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

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There are 4 terms in the polynomial.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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A = 1/2(bh), where b is the base and h is the height.

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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.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.