(2x - 1)^4
Definition
This expression represents a polynomial with degree 4. It consists of terms involving powers of 2x - 1 raised to various exponents ranging from 0 to 4.
Analogy
Imagine building blocks with numbers on them. Each block represents a term, and the exponents represent how many times you stack that block. So, (2x - 1)^4 is like stacking blocks with the expression 2x - 1 four times.
Related terms
Polynomial: An algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Degree: The highest exponent in a polynomial.
Term: A single item or component in an algebraic expression separated by addition or subtraction symbols.
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