Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
0. Review of Algebra
Multiplying Polynomials
2:13 minutes
Problem 1b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 1–4, is the algebraic expression a polynomial? If it is, write the polynomial in standard form. 2x+3x^2−5
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Key Concepts
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Polynomial Definition
A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients. It can include constants and can be expressed in the form of a sum of terms, where each term is a product of a coefficient and a variable raised to a power. For example, 2x^2 + 3x - 5 is a polynomial.
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Standard Form of a Polynomial
The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees, from the highest power to the lowest. For instance, the polynomial 3x^2 + 2x - 5 is in standard form because the term with the highest degree (x^2) is listed first, followed by the linear term (x) and the constant term.
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Degree of a Polynomial
The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the expression. It provides insight into the polynomial's behavior and the number of roots it may have. For example, in the polynomial 3x^2 + 2x - 5, the degree is 2, indicating that it is a quadratic polynomial.
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