Mathematics - Algebra - Polynomials - Introduction to polynomials - What Are Polynomials?
6 steps: (1) A POLYNOMIAL is a sum of terms, each being a coefficient × variable raised to a whole number power. (2) TERMS: the pieces separated by + or -. In 3x²+5x-2, terms are 3x², 5x, -2. (3) DEGREE: the highest exponent. 3x²+5x-2 has degree 2 (quadratic). (4) LEADING COEFFICIENT: coefficient of