College Algebra / Unit 2 Alg 063 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Monomials, Binomials, Trinomials
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The idea
A monomial is a polynomial with one term, a binomial has two, and a trinomial has three.
In practice
7x⁴ is a monomial; x + 5 is a binomial; x² + 4x + 4 is a trinomial. The count ignores the powers entirely.
Where people slip
The prefix counts terms, not variables.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
- Nothing. This is a starting point.
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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