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What is a monomial expression?
What is a monomial expression?
- Has two terms
- Has one term (correct)
- Has no terms
- Has three terms
Give an example of a monomial expression.
Give an example of a monomial expression.
x, 3, 6x
What is a binomial expression?
What is a binomial expression?
- Has two unlike terms combined by an addition or subtraction sign (correct)
- Has three terms
- Has one term
- Has two like terms
Provide examples of binomial expressions.
Provide examples of binomial expressions.
What defines a trinomial expression?
What defines a trinomial expression?
Give examples of trinomial expressions.
Give examples of trinomial expressions.
What is a polynomial expression?
What is a polynomial expression?
Provide examples of polynomial expressions.
Provide examples of polynomial expressions.
Binomials and trinomials are polynomial expressions.
Binomials and trinomials are polynomial expressions.
What is a variable?
What is a variable?
Where can a variable be a part of?
Where can a variable be a part of?
What is a term in mathematics?
What is a term in mathematics?
How is an expression defined in mathematics?
How is an expression defined in mathematics?
What is an example of a mathematical expression?
What is an example of a mathematical expression?
How are mathematical expressions named?
How are mathematical expressions named?
Study Notes
Monomial Expression
- Defined as an expression with one term.
- Examples include: x, 3, and 6x.
Binomial Expression
- Comprises two unlike terms joined by addition or subtraction.
- Examples include: x + 3, a - 4, and x + y.
Trinomial Expression
- Consists of three unlike terms combined by addition or subtraction.
- Examples include: x + y - 3, 2x - 3y + 7, and 4a - 5b + 6c.
Polynomial Expression
- Contains two or more unlike terms combined by addition or subtraction.
- Examples include: x + y + z - 4 and 2a + 3b + 4c + 2.
Relationship Between Binomials, Trinomials, and Polynomials
- Both binomials (2 terms) and trinomials (3 terms) fall under the category of polynomial expressions.
Variable
- A letter used to represent a number in mathematical expressions.
Variable Usage
- Can be part of an expression, equation, or inequality.
Term
- Represents a single mathematical expression or component within a larger math context.
Expression
- A mathematical representation similar to a phrase in a sentence.
Examples of Mathematical Expressions
- Common examples include: 3x, x + 5, x - 2, and x ÷ 10.
Naming Mathematical Expressions
- Named according to the number of terms they contain.
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This quiz features flashcards defining key algebraic terms such as monomial, binomial, and trinomial expressions. Examine the examples provided to enhance your understanding of these foundational concepts in algebra. Perfect for students looking to solidify their knowledge in algebra terms.
