Geometry Polynomials Quick Check

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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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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 leading coefficient?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in standard form?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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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.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree three.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree two.