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Polynomial Vocabulary
The degree of a term in a polynomial is the
exponent of the variable.
Degree is 1
Degree is 0
Degree is 4
The degree of a polynomial is the largest degree
of its terms.
Degree is 2
Degree is 4
Standard form of a polynomial is when the terms
are placed in descending order, from largest
degree to smallest degree.
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Adding Polynomials
Find the sum.
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Subtracting Polynomials
Find the difference.
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Using Polynomials in a Real-Life
5. Find a model for the difference N (in millions
of dollars) of Company D sales and Company S
sales from 1992 to 1996.
Company D
Company S
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