Questions and Answers
What are terms in a polynomial separated by?
What are factors?
Numbers or expressions that multiply together.
Define monomial.
One term.
What is a binomial?
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Define polynomial.
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What is the leading coefficient?
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What is a constant term?
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What represents the degree of the polynomial?
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What is standard form?
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Define trinomial.
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What is a quadratic function's degree?
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What is a cubic function's degree?
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What are zeros in a polynomial?
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What degree does a quartic function have?
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What are roots?
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What defines the end behavior of a polynomial function?
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What are turning points?
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Study Notes
Polynomial Vocabulary Study Notes
- Term: Represents individual components in a polynomial, separated by plus or minus signs.
- Factor: Elements that multiply to produce a number or expression; a factor divides its corresponding number without a remainder.
- Monomial: A polynomial consisting of only one term.
- Binomial: A polynomial composed of two distinct terms.
- Polynomial: An expression formed by summing or subtracting multiple terms, where each term contains variables raised to positive integer exponents.
- Leading Coefficient: The coefficient of the term with the highest degree within a polynomial, indicating its growth rate.
- Constant Term: The term that remains after variables are eliminated, essentially a standalone number.
- Degree of the Polynomial: Identifies the highest exponent in the polynomial, indicating its overall degree.
- Standard Form: A format where polynomial terms are organized from highest to lowest exponent, providing clarity on the polynomial's degree.
- Trinomial: A polynomial made up of three separate terms.
- Quadratic: Refers to polynomials (or functions) that have a degree of 2, typically resulting in a parabolic graph.
- Cubic: Denotes polynomials with a degree of 3, producing S-shaped graphs.
- Zeros: Real solutions to a polynomial equation; also defined as the x-intercepts of its graph.
- Quartic: A polynomial function characterized by a degree of 4, exhibiting complex curves.
- Roots: Solutions for polynomial equations, which may include both real and imaginary numbers.
- End Behavior: Describes the trend of a polynomial's graph as the input value approaches positive or negative infinity, indicating how the graph behaves in extreme values.
- Turning Points: Points on the graph where the polynomial function transitions between increasing and decreasing; can represent hills or valleys in the graph.
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This quiz focuses on key vocabulary related to polynomials, essential for understanding algebraic expressions. Explore important terms like monomial, binomial, leading coefficient, and more to enhance your grasp of polynomial concepts. Perfect for students studying algebra and polynomial functions.
