Expressions like the following are called polynomials in one variable. 0, -5, 7 etc. are examples of constant polynomials. The constant polynomial 0 is also the zero polynomial. Others like 7x + 9 is ...

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. Simplify: 3x2+3x+1+8x2+5x+5. We have learned that a term is a constant or the product of a constant and one or more variables. A monomial{: data-type= ...