A polynomial made up of TWO terms. For example, 5x + 4xyz
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Coefficient
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A number used to multiply a variable
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Variable
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A symbol for an unknown number, usually a letter such as x or y.
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<
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Less than
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Inequality
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Any of the symbols <, >, ≤, or ≥.
A mathematical sentence using any of the symbols <, >, ≤, or ≥.
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=
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Equals, equal to
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Exponent
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A number that shows the index, or power, which indicates how many times to use a value in a multiplication.
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Expression
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A group of terms separated by + or - signs. (4x-7)
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Polynomial
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An expression of one or more terms that can have constants, variables, and exponents (0 or more--no negative exponents) and can be combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division but cannot be divided by a variable.
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>
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Greater than
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Constant
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A number on its own (without a variable attached to it)
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Like Terms
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Terms whose variable and their exponents are the same. (1/3)xy -2xy and 6xy are all like terms because the variables are the same (xy)
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Operator
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A symbol (x, +, -, ÷) used to show an operation (multiply, divide, add, subtract)
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Monomial
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A polynomial made up of ONE term.
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Term
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a single number or a variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together (such as 4x or 7)
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Trinomial
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A polynomial made up of THREE terms. For example, 5x + 4xyz - 12
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Equation
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A mathematical statement that shows that 2 expressions are equal. (4x-7=15)