R Review Flashcard - College Algebra 2025-2026

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What is a natural number?

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A natural number is a positive integer, typically starting from 1, and does not include zero or negative numbers.

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List the set of natural numbers less than 14 using set notation.

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{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13}

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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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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of three terms.

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Multiply: (x + 12)^2. What is the simplified form?

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, but do not include fractions or decimals.

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List the set of integers from the set A = { -4, -12/4, -5/8, -√13, 0, 1/4, 2, 2π, 3, √18 }.

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{-4, 0, 2, 3}.

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What is set notation?

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Set notation is a mathematical notation used to describe a set by specifying its elements or a property that its members must satisfy.

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What is the difference between natural numbers and whole numbers?

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Natural numbers are positive integers starting from 1, while whole numbers include all natural numbers and zero.

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What is the simplified form of the polynomial 3x^7 - x + 2?

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The polynomial is already in its simplest form, and its degree is 7.