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Algebra 1

6.1.1 Understanding Polynomials

Algebra 16.1.1 Understanding Polynomials
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In this unit, remember to double click on mathematical expressions/equations to enlarge, if needed.

A monomial is an algebraic expression with exactly one term: 5x25x2

A binomial is an algebraic expression with exactly two terms: 5x2+6y35x2+6y3

A trinomial is an algebraic expression with exactly three terms: 5x2+6y3−7c5x2+6y3−7c

Monomials, binomials, and trinomials are all different types of polynomials. A polynomial is a monomial or two or more monomials combined by addition or subtraction.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of all its terms.

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