Introduction to Polynomials

Flashcards for Introduction to Polynomials

Variables

Letters used to represent numbers.

Algebraic Expression

A mathematical phrase made up of numbers and variables, connected by addition or subtraction operators.

Coefficient

The numerical factor of a term.

Variable

A symbol representing an unknown value or quantity.

Polynomial

A single term or a combination of terms using addition or subtraction operators.

Monomial

A polynomial with one term.

Binomial

A polynomial with two terms.

Trinomial

A polynomial with three terms.

Polynomial

A polynomial with four or more terms.

Like terms

Terms with the same variable and exponents, differing only in their numerical coefficients.

Degree of a term

The exponent of the variable or the sum of the exponents of the variables in a term.