Polynomials & Factoring Vocab Flashcards
1
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an expression made up of many terms
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polynomial
2
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the highest exponent in an expression
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degree
3
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a polynomial written in alphabetical order and from highest degree to lowest degree
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standard form
4
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the first term of a polynomial when in standard form
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leading term
5
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the coefficient of the first term in a polynomial in standard form
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leading coefficent
6
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a number that multiplies to get another number
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factor
7
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separating a polynomial into factors
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factoring
8
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degree = 0
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constant
9
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degree = 1
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linear
10
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degree = 2
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quadratic
11
Q
degree = 3
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cubic
12
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degree = 4
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quartic
13
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number of terms = 1
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monomial
14
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number of terms = 2
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binomial
15
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number of terms = 3
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trinomial
