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Understanding
Polynomial Expressions
What are polynomial expressions, and how do you simplify them?
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A monomial is an expression consisting of a number, variable, or
product of numbers and variables that have whole number exponents.
The 1st term will have the greatest degree, the 2nd term will have
the next greatest degree, and so on, until the final term, which will
have the lowest degree.
When written in this form, the coefficient of the first term is called
the Leading Coefficient.
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Given
1) Rearrange it in
descending degrees
3) Combine them by
adding their coefficients
Remember the invisible 1
Again - How Do You Simplify Polynomials?
Given
1) Rearrange it in
descending degrees.