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Polynomials

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A polynomial is a sum of terms, each a coefficient times a variable raised to a nonnegative integer power.

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3x² + 5x − 2 is a polynomial: three terms, powers 2, 1, and 0, every exponent a whole count of factors.

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A negative or fractional power on the variable disqualifies the term.

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