Topic explanation

Standard explanation

Monomial: one term. Binomial: two. Trinomial: three. Degree of 12 x y^6 z^6 is 1+6+6=13. Negative exponents are not polynomial.

Key points

• non-negative integer powers
• PQ with Q != 0
• whole-number powers
• keep the ideas separate
• Polynomial Or Not: Monomial: one term. Binomial: two. Trinomial: three. Degree of 12 x y^6 z^6 is 1+6+6=13. Negative ex
• WHAT — POLYNOMIAL OR NOT: Monomial: one term. Binomial: two. Trinomial: three. Degree of 12 x y^6 z^6 is 1+6+6=13. Negative ex
• HOW — Use the idea: Identify what is given, select this topic's rule or evidence, apply it one step at a time, and check
• CORE UNDERSTANDING: Monomial: one term. Binomial: two. Trinomial: three. Degree of 12 x y^6 z^6 is 1+6+6=13. Negative ex

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