Algebra 1 STAAR Vocabulary Set 5

A polynomial with one term so ther is no addition or subtraction, A number or aproduct of numbers and variables, with whole number exponents.

A polynomial with two terms, where each term is seperated by addition or subtraction.

A polynomial with three terms where each term is seperated by addition or subtraction.

A monomial or a sum or difference of monomials that consist of several terms.

A polynomial in the form of a² - b², which may be written as the product (a + b)(a - b).

A trinomial whose factored form is the square of a binoial. Has the form a² -2ab + b² = (a - b)² or

a² + 2ab + b² = (a + b)².

The coefficient of the first term of a polynomial in standard form

A polynomial in one variable where the terms are in order from the greatest exponent to the least exponent.

An equation that has the greatest exponent of 2 and can be written in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠ 0.

The "U" shape of a quadratic function.