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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

6.2 Terms

polynomials=A number and a variable combination consisting of one or more terms.
monomial= having one term
binomial=having 2 terms
trinomial= having 3 terms
Degree= Degree of a polynomial is determined by the polynomials largest exponent.
Order= Polynomials like to be in degree order. The variable with the highest exponent should be first.
Naming polynomials based on degree
Degree of 0= Constant
Degree of 1= Linear
Degree of 2= Quadratic
Degree of 3= Cubic
Degree of 4= Quartic
Degree of 5= Quintic
Degree greater than 5=...of degree...

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