Polynomial Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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An expression w/ a finite number of terms that can have constants and/or variables w/ whole number exponents.
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Polynomial
2
Q
Products of numbers and variables.
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Term
3
Q
The number in front of a variable.
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Coefficient
4
Q
A number without a variable or in front of the variable with degree 0.
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Constant
5
Q
Letters or symbols that take the place of a number.
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Variable
6
Q
Exponent associated w/ a term.
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Degree
7
Q
When the terms of a polynomial are written in decreasing order by degree.
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Standard form of a Polynomial
8
Q
Coefficient of the term w/ the highest degree.
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Leading Coefficient
9
Q
Highest exponent in the polynomial.
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Degree of a Polynomial
