| A | B |
|---|
| algebraic expression | contains at least one variable |
| polynomial | contains one or more monomials separated by + or - signs |
| monomial | single term expression |
| like terms | same variables to same powers |
| distributive property | 3(x+2) = 3x + 6 |
| coefficient | number multiplied by a variable |
| constant | number not multiplied by a variable |
| factor a polynomial | write as a product of factors |
| GCF | greatest common factor |
| grouping | factor a polynomial in parts |
| binomial | two terms |
| trinomial | three terms |
| zero product property | if ab=0, then a=0 or b=0 |
| equivalent expressions | give the same output for every input of the domain |
