1. 5.2 A Polynomials
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2. 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

4. Poly or Mono?

5. Type Degree Leading Coefficient Constant Term Standard Form
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6. Direct Substitution

9. HMWK 5.2A
5.2A: p 341 – 344:
#1 – 23 odd,
61 – 71 odd