Polynomials

A polynomial in one variable x

A polynomial in one variable x is an algebraic expression of the form a₀ + a₁x + a₂x² + a₃x³ + ... + aₙxⁿ, where a₀, a₁, a₂, ..., aₙ are constants (ca

The degree of a polynomial

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power (exponent) of the variable in the polynomial. For example, in the polynomial 5x⁴ + 3x² + 2x + 7, the d

Polynomials are classified into types based

Polynomials are classified into types based on their degree: (1) Linear Polynomial (degree 1): Form is ax + b where a ≠ 0. Example: 2x + 3. (2) Quadra

Polynomials are also classified by

Polynomials are also classified by the number of terms: (1) Monomial: One term only. Example: 5x³ or 7. (2) Binomial: Two terms. Example: 3x + 2 or x²

A zero of a polynomial p(x)

A zero of a polynomial p(x) is a real number 'a' such that p(a) = 0. In other words, when you substitute the value 'a' for x in the polynomial, the re