Classifying Polynomials

Classifying Polynomials

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What is a Polynomial?

An expression which is the sum of terms of the form ax^k where k is a nonnegative integer

Multiple Choice

Is this a polynomial?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Is this a polynomial?

• Yes

• No

Degree

The degree is the highest (largest) exponent in a polynomial

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the polynomial?

• 2

• 9

• 3

• 5

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the polynomial?

• 2

• 4

• 7

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the polynomial?

• 6

• 4

• 10

Standard Form

Standard form is a polynomial arranged from LARGEST exponent to SMALLEST exponent.

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is in standard form?

Multiple Choice

Put this expressions in Standard Form.
5y - 9 - 2y²

• -2y² + 5y - 9
• 2y² - 5y - 9
• 5y - 9 - 2y²
• -9 - 5y - 2y²

Naming Polynomials

Name polynomials by the number of terms.

Multiple Select

Identify ALL the monomials (one term)

Multiple Select

Identify ALL the binomials (two terms)

Multiple Select

Identify ALL the trinomials (three terms)