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Monic Polynomial

A monic polynomial is a polynomial in which the coefficient of the highest degree term is equal to 1.

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1. Mathematics: A polynomial in which the coefficient of the highest degree term is equal to 1.

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Mathematics:

1. Noun: The monic polynomial 2x^2 + 3x + 1 can be written as x^2 + (3/2)x + 1/2.
2. Adjective: In the equation solving process, it is often beneficial to convert a polynomial into monic form.

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