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Define a polynomial with real coefficients.

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Define a polynomial with real coefficients.

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In the polynomial `f(x)=a_nx^n+a_(n-1)x^(n-1)+...+a_1x+a_0`, 

`a_nx^n,a_(n-1)x^(n-1),...,a_1x`, and `a_0` are known as the terms of the polynomial and `a_n,a_(n-1),...,a_1` and `a_0` are their real coefficients.

For example, `p(x)=3x-2` is a polynomial and 3 is a real coefficient.

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Chapter 2: Polynomials - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQS) [Page 2.49]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Polynomials
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQS) | Q 1. | Page 2.49
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