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three term

[three term|three term] A trinomial is a three term polynomial.

Definition

three term A trinomial is a three term polynomial. It is like 4 x 2 - 5 x + 3.

Mechanism

three term Substituting a variable for the middle term allows solving equations involving trinomials. A trinomial is a three term polynomial like 4 x 2 - 5 x + 3.

Causes

three term The middle term has an exponent that is one-half the exponent of the leading term. A trinomial is a three term polynomial like 4 x 2 - 5 x + 3.