Introduction to Polynomials Practice - B

Front

What is a three-term polynomial called?

Back

Trinomial

Front

Classify the polynomial x^2 + 2x^3 - 4 by its degree.

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Cubic

Front

Which polynomial has a negative leading coefficient? x² - 9x - 4, -9 + 6x, 8 - 8x, -10 + 9x

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8 - 8x

Front

Classify the polynomial 4x^2 + 2x - 1 by its number of terms.

Back

Trinomial

Front

Classify the polynomial -5 + 4x^2 by its degree.

Back

Quadratic

Front

What is a polynomial with one term called?

Back

Monomial

Front

What is a polynomial with two terms called?

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Binomial

Front

What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 5?

Back

4 (the highest exponent is 4).

Front

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 5x^3 - 2x + 7?

Back

5 (the coefficient of the term with the highest degree).

Front

What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of degree.