10 Questions
What is a polynomial?
An expression involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and positive-integer powers of variables
What is the etymology of the word 'polynomial'?
It combines the Greek 'poly' meaning 'many' and the Latin 'nomen' meaning 'name'
What is the meaning of the variable 'x' in a polynomial?
It is commonly called a variable or an indeterminate
What is an example of a polynomial with three indeterminates?
$x^3 + 2xyz^2 - yz + 1$
Where are polynomials used in mathematics and science?
In forming polynomial equations, defining polynomial functions, and in calculus and numerical analysis
What is the figure formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint called?
Angle
What is the magnitude of an angle called?
Angular measure
What does the word 'angle' come from?
Latin word angulus
What does Euclid define a plane angle as?
The inclination to each other, in a plane, of two lines that meet each other and do not lie straight with respect to each other
What are angles formed by the intersection of two planes called?
Dihedral angles
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