Question

the process of simplifying an expression by combining like terms is referred to as.
the highest exponent in a polynomial is called the of the polynomial.
a polynomial without a variable is called a term.

Explanation:

1. This is the standard term for the process of simplifying expressions by merging terms with identical variable parts.
2. The degree of a polynomial is defined as the highest power of its variable(s).
3. A constant term is a polynomial term that has no variable, only a fixed numerical value.

Answer:

1. Combining like terms
2. Degree
3. Constant