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Polynomials Mini-Lesson Review

Which of the following definitions pertaining to Polynomials are correct? Check all that apply.

Leading Coefficient: The coefficient of the leading term
Polynomial: An algebraic expression composed of the sum of terms containing a single variable raised to any exponent.
Leading Term: The term that contains the highest power of the variable in a polynomial
Trinomial: A polynomial consisting of two terms and one constant term
Degree: The highest exponent in a polynomial
Constant Term: A number with no variable factors. A term whose value never changes.
Monomial: A polynomial consisting of one constant term