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Algebra Vocab
Vocab Algebra 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Constant | a number without a variable; when in standard form it will come last |
| Coefficient | the "big" number in front of any variable (letter) |
| Standard Form | arranging all of the terms with from the biggest exponent to the smallest with the constant last |
| Degree | the highest/biggest exponent in the polynomial |
| Variable | a letter in the math problem |
| Leading Coefficient | the "big" number in front of the first term when the polynomial is in standard form (It is the leader-comes first) |
| "Like terms" | terms that have the same variable (letter) AND exponent (little number) |
| Exponent | the "little" number floating in the air connected to a variable (letter) or number |
| Polynomial | multiple terms-separated by plus and/or minus signs |
| Monomial | one term |
| Binomial | two terms |
| Trinomial | three terms |