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Polynomials
polynomials vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| binomial | a polynomial with two terms |
| degree of monomial | the sum of the exponents of the variables in the monomial. the degree of a non zero constant term is 0 |
| degree of polynomial | the greatest degree of terms in the polynomial |
| leading coefficient | when a polynomial is written so that the exponents of a variable decrease from left to right, the coefficient of the first term is "leading". |
| polynomial | monomial or sum of monomials; each called a term of the polynomial |
| trinomial | a polynomial with three terms |
| FOIL method | 1. write the products of the terms 2. multiply 3. combine like terms |
| difference of squares | two perfect sqaures seperated by a subtraction sign |
| square of a difference | if a and b are any numbers, (a-b)**2 = (a-b)(a-b) = a**2-2ab+b**2 |
| square of a sum | if a and b are any numbers, (a+b)2 = (a+b)(a+b) = a**2+2ab=b**2 |
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