polynomials

Polynomial

An expression containing many terms.

Standard Form

Must be written in alphabetical order with the highest exponent first.

Degree

The highest exponent in a polynomial.

Monomial

A polynomial with one term.

Binomial

A polynomial with two terms.

Trinomial

A polynomial with three terms.

Polynomial

A general term for any expression with more than four terms.

Constant

A degree of 0, e.g., 1.

Linear

A degree of 1, e.g., 1x.

Quadratic

A degree of 2, e.g., 1x².

Cubic

A degree of 3, e.g., 1x³.

Quartic

A degree of 4, e.g., 1x⁴.

Addition of Polynomials

Combining like terms from different polynomials.

Subtraction of Polynomials

Subtracting like terms from different polynomials.

FOIL

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