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8.1 Polynomial Vocab
review of vocabulary for polynomials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monomial | a real number, a variable, or a product of a number with a variable |
| Degree of a Monomial | the sum of the exponents of its variables |
| Polynomial | a monomial or a sum of monomials |
| Degree of a Polynomial | the highest exponent |
| Standard Form of a Polynomial | when you order terms in decreasing order starting with your highest degree down to your constant term |
| Binomial | two terms combined with addition or subtraction |
| Trinomial | three terms combined with addition or subtraction |