Meaning & use

polynomial

noun·Academic

A mathematical expression made up of variables and coefficients combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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The teacher asked students to factor the polynomial into two simpler terms.

X squared plus three x minus five is a simple polynomial expression.

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A polynomial's degree refers to its highest exponent, which determines the shape of its graph.

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