polynomial
- noun
- /ˌpɒlɪˈnoʊmiəl/
- Specialized
- A polynomial is an expression like 3x^2 + 2x + 1, where each term has a variable raised to a non-negative power.
- polynomial of degree
- order polynomial
- cubic polynomial
And notice that in this case, in that top polynomial there is a term missing.
- And notice that in this case, in that top polynomial there is a term missing.
- This one asks us to compute the NTH degree Taylor polynomial of a certain function about A.
- OK, so say your equation is not just a polynomial, but is one factor multiplied by another.
- So this is a polynomial of what degree even?
Examples
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Both polynomials are second degree, so the asymptote is at y = 5.
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The market values for the six experimental companies were used to generate an "nth" degree polynomial to plot the data for each company.
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So this is a polynomial of what degree even?
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And notice that in this case, in that top polynomial there is a term missing.
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The revised graph and polynomial will be slightly different.
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And if I want this list of polynomials, then I take these powers.
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What you need is an irreducible polynomial of degree R over the base field.
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And now lastly, let's look at a polynomial with four terms.
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So now for constructing our Taylor polynomial, it's really a pretty simple formula.
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Fitting parameters for simple polynomials were obtained with good regression values.
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Synonyms
An algebra expression with several terms made of numbers and variables
Compounds
- Specialized
A math expression with a variable raised to the fourth power as highest term
- Specialized
A math expression with x squared, x, and a number where the x squared part is not zero
How Complex
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Polynomial comes from poly- 'many' and -nomial 'name' or 'term', so it literally means 'many terms'. That's why a polynomial is a math expression made of several terms added together.