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What is a monomial?

Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson

Monomials · 1

A monomial is one product

In the school domain used in this path, a monomial is the product of a numerical coefficient and one or more variables raised to non-negative integer exponents. A number on its own is also a monomial: it has degree zero.

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Quick check
  1. Is there a single product, with no sum or difference between terms?
  2. Do variables have integer exponents greater than or equal to zero?
  3. Are variables absent from denominators?
What you need to know before the exercises

In this lesson: Recognize a monomial in the chosen school domain and distinguish it from non-examples.

You can already assume: Algebraic expressions and the meaning of powers.

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Recognize the monomial

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Before answering

Do not calculate anything: inspect the structure. Look for sums/differences, negative exponents or variables in denominators.

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Is it a monomial?
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