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polynomials

/pɑ.lə.noʊ.mi.l/

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noun

Polinomios

(strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as an x^n + a{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

Examples :

"In algebra class, we learned how to add and subtract polynomials, which are expressions like 3x² + 2x - 1. "

En la clase de álgebra, aprendimos a sumar y restar polinomios, que son expresiones como 3x² + 2x - 1.

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noun

Nomenclatura polinómica

A taxonomic designation (such as of a subspecies) consisting of more than two terms.

Examples :

"In biology class, we learned that while species often have a two-part name, classifications below that level sometimes use polynomials to precisely identify a plant or animal subspecies, using more than two names. "

En la clase de biología, aprendimos que si bien las especies a menudo tienen un nombre de dos partes, las clasificaciones por debajo de ese nivel a veces usan la nomenclatura polinómica para identificar con precisión una subespecie de planta o animal, usando más de dos nombres.

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