polynomial
1 of 2noun/ˌpɑlɪˈnoʊmiəl/
Forms:polynomials
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a mathematical expression with variables raised to powers and combined using arithmetic operations
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Polynomials are used to represent curves in algebraic geometry.
- Adding or subtracting polynomials involves combining like terms.
- The expression 2x+3 is a simple polynomial.
- Polynomial equations often have multiple solutions.
- Simple expressions like 5x are considered polynomials.
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