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a monomial is amonomial in the first sense multiplied by a nonzero constant, |
monomial |
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If a polynomial has more than one variable, then the degree of thatmonomial is the sum of the exponents of those variables. |
degree of a monomial |
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an expression of more than two algebraic terms, especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable(s) |
polynomial |
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the coefficient of the term of highest degree in a given polynomial |
leading coefficient |
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an algebraic expression of the sum or the difference of two terms |
binomial |
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consisting of three terms |
trinomial |
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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the number |
roots |
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Some polynomials cannot be factored into the product of two binomials with integer coefficients, (such as x2 + 16), and are referred to as prime. "Factoring completely" means to continue factoring until no further factors can be found. |
factor completely |
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Create smaller groups within the problem, usually done by grouping the first two terms together and the last two terms together. |
factor by grouping |
