Polynomials Definition

What is the definition of a polynomial?

• An equation with only one term

• An equation with many terms

• An equation with a variable

• An equation with division by a variable

Which of the following is not part of a polynomial?

• x/2

• 2/(x+2)

• 5 + x

• 3x

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

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the standard form of the polynomial 3x^2 - 7 + 4x^3 + x^6?

• x^6 + 4x^3 + 3x^2 - 7

• 3x^2 + 4x^3 + x^6 - 7

• x^6 + 3x^2 + 4x^3 - 7

• 4x^3 + 3x^2 + x^6 - 7

How many terms does a trinomial have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What happens when you add two polynomials?

• You get a variable

• You get a fraction

• You get a polynomial

• You get a non-polynomial

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What is the name for a polynomial with 2 terms?

• Trinomial

• Binomial

• Monomial

• Quadrinomial

Which of the following is not allowed in a polynomial?

• Exponents of 0, 1, 2, 3, ...

• Division by a variable

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the result when you multiply two polynomials?

• A variable

• A fraction

• A polynomial

• A non-polynomial

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What is the degree of a polynomial with the terms x^4 - 2x^2 + x?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1