A polynomial is a combination of terms separated by
+
or
−
signs. A polynomial does not contain variables raised to negative or fractional exponents, variables in the denominator or under a radical, or any special features such as trigonometric functions, or logarithms.
The GCF is based upon what integer divides evenly into two numbers; the LCM is based upon what integer two numbers share in a list of multiples. The GCF must be a prime number; the LCM must be a composite number.
