Classify Polynomials Day 1

POLYNOMIALS

​The 2 is called the LEADING COEFFICIENT.
The number next to the highest exponent.

Multiple Choice

Which represents the leading coefficient?

• 8

• -5

• 2

• -7

​The 3 is called the degree of the polynomial.
The greatest degree(exponent) of the terms.

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the polynomial?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

​Terms: the individual parts of the expression that are separated by addition or subtraction signs

Multiple Choice

How many terms does the polynomial have?

• 3 terms

• 4 terms

• 5 terms

Standard form of a polynomial: combined terms listed in descending degree order

Example #1

• Leading Coefficient=

• Degree=

• # of Terms

Example #2

• Leading Coefficient=

• Degree=

• # of Terms

Example #3

• Leading Coefficient=

• Degree=

• # of Terms

Example #4

• Rewrite in standard form:

• Leading Coefficient=

• Degree=

• # of Terms