5.2 A Polynomials Ms. Ahearn
Monomial STANDARD FORM What is a Polynomial? MANY or SEVERAL DEGREE: largest exponent of the variable. POSITIVE WHOLE NUMBER NAME or TERM Monomial : One term. A number, a variable or a combination of a number with a variable. LEADING COEFFICIENT : Non-zero REAL coefficient of the highest degree of the variable CONSTANT TERM STANDARD FORM
Poly or Mono?
Type Degree Leading Coefficient Constant Term Standard Form Picture from flickr.com
Direct Substitution
HMWK 5.2A 5.2A: p 341 – 344: #1 – 23 odd, 61 – 71 odd