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What are Polynomials?

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In mathematics, a polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponentiation of variables. An example of a polynomial of a single indeterminate x is x² − 4x + 7.

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Polynomials are algebraic expressions that include real numbers and variables. The variables can only include addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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