This document discusses polynomials and their properties. It defines polynomials as algebraic expressions involving variables and real numbers. It describes the different types of polynomials based on the number of terms they contain such as monomials, binomials, and trinomials. The document also discusses the degree of a polynomial as well as the maximum number of real zeros a polynomial can have based on its degree. Additionally, it provides relationships between the zeros and coefficients of polynomials. Finally, it introduces the division algorithm for polynomials and how it can be used to verify if one polynomial is a factor of another.