The document discusses classifying polynomials by degree, number of terms, and examples. It defines polynomials as expressions with terms of the form axk where k is a nonnegative integer. The degree of a polynomial is the largest exponent of its variable. Examples are given of monomials (one term), binomials (two terms), and trinomials (three terms). The document provides instructions for homework and asks how to explain the lesson on classifying polynomials to an absent student.

1. AIM: Classifying Polynomials
Do Now
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2. Homework: Pages 614-615 #1, 6, 11, 14, 16, 19-24 all
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3. Polynomials: An expression whose terms are of the form axk
where k is a nonnegative integer.
Example: 2x3 + 5x2 - 4x + 7
Degree of a polynomial: For a polynomial with one variable
it is the largest exponent of a variable.
What is the degree of the example?
Monomial: A polynomial with exactly one term
Binomial: A polynomial with exactly two terms
Trinomial: A polynomial with exactly three terms
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8. BEFORE YOU LEAVE
AIM: Classifying
How would you explain today's
Polynomials lesson to a student who was
absent today?
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9. Mr. Tjersland's Math 7
Homework: None
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