Polynomials Flashcards
Example of a monomial
3, x^2, 45xy
Monomial
A number
A variable
The product of a number and variables
(No addition or subtraction)
Constant monomial
A number only
No variables
Example of constant monomial
45, 3/4
Binomial
Has 2 terms (2 monomials together)
With addition or subtraction
(No multiplication)
Example of binomial
x + 7, 13y^2-x
Trinomial
Has 3 terms (3 monomials together)
With addition or subtraction
(No multiplication)
Examples of trinomial
2x + 3x + 5
Polynomial
Has 4 or more terms
With addition or subtraction
(No multiplication)
Example of polynomial
3a^2 -7b + 14c- 1/2
Like terms
Have the same variable and degree
Combine like terms
Example of two like terms
3x and 2x
5 and 4
Degree
Highest exponent in the polynomial
Example of a degree compared to another
x^3
Has the greatest exponent
x^2