Ch 2:Polynomials Flashcards

1
Q

What is a polynomial

A

An algebraic expression where the power of the variable involved is a whole number/ positive integers.

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2
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What is the degree of a polynomial

A

Highest power among the variable involved

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3
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Degree of constant polynomial

A

0

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4
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Degree of zero polyy

A

Not defined

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5
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Monomial

A

1 term

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6
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Binomial

A

2 terms

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7
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Trinomial

A

3 terms

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8
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Constant polynomial

A

Degree = 0
Max. Terms = 1

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9
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Linear polynomial

A

Degree = 1
Max. Terms = 2

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10
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Quadratic polynomial

A

Degree = 2
Max. Terms = 3

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11
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Cubic polynomial

A

Degree = 3
Max. Terms = 4

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12
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Biquadratic polynomial

A

Degree = 4
Max. Terms = 5

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13
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Factor theorum

A

If p(x) is a polynomial of degree n ≥ 1 and is real no. Then x - a is a factor of p(x), if p(a) =0

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