polynomials
Multi-term math expressions
Polynomials are mathematical expressions consisting of variables and coefficients combined through addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with variables raised only to non-negative integer powers: 3x² + 2x - 5 is a polynomial, but 1/x is not.
The term covers everything from simple expressions like 2x + 1 to complex multi-variable formulas.
Polynomial equations are fundamental to algebra, appearing in physics, engineering, and economics.
Number multiplying a variable
- variableProne to fluctuation
- termFixed period or word
- monomialSingle-term algebraic expression
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
degree · constant · factor · exponent · indeterminate · sum · product · expansion
Symmetrical open plane curve
- vertexPoint where edges converge
- y-interceptVertical axis crossing point
- maximumGreatest permitted quantity
- minimumSmallest possible quantity
Involving squared terms
- cubicOf three dimensions
- quinticFifth-degree polynomial
- linearArranged in straight succession
- septicInfected with bacteria
irreducible · homogeneous · symmetric · Taylor · characteristic
Symbols for nothing
- solutionsAnswers to problems
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- x-interceptWhere curve crosses horizontal
- factoringBreaking into multiplicative parts
Function's rate of change
- integralAntiderivative or crucial component
- limitMaximum allowed extent
- tangentLine touching curve once
- antiderivativeReverse of differentiation
Estimating between known values
- splineFlexible strip for drafting
- regressionReturn to former state
- approximationNear but inexact value
- parametricGoverned by set variables
trajectory · smoothing · knots
coefficient
Number multiplying a variable
expression · degree · constant · factor · exponent · indeterminate · sum · product · expansion · factoring
parabola
Symmetrical open plane curve
- vertexPoint where edges converge
- y-interceptVertical axis crossing point
- maximumGreatest permitted quantity
minimum · concavity · plot · intercepts · asymptote · zeros · curve
quadratic
Involving squared terms
septic · irreducible · homogeneous · symmetric · Taylor · characteristic
zeros
Symbols for nothing
- solutionsAnswers to problems
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- x-interceptWhere curve crosses horizontal
derivative
Function's rate of change
interpolation
Estimating between known values
- splineFlexible strip for drafting
- regressionReturn to former state
- approximationNear but inexact value
parametric · trajectory · smoothing · knots
- algebravariables, equations, equation, algebraic equations, roots
- mathaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra
- math conceptsangle, numbers, algebra, circle, equations
- math practiceaddition, subtraction, multiplication, long division, fractions
- math termsnumbers, plus or minus, linear growth, square, operand
- Algebra Classvariables, equations, functions, graphing, word problems
polynomialsexponential functions
Equations with variable exponents
trigonometric functions · logarithms · exponentials · constants · scalars
- polynomial equationsExpressions equating summed variable terms
- polynomial functionSum of variable powers