Quiz 7-1: Classifying & Simplifying Polynomials

Match the following polynomials with their classifications by degree and number of terms.

The polynomial $$5x^4 + 12$$ is classified as (a)   by degree and number of terms.

Classify the polynomial $$n^2 - 7n - 21$$ by degree and number of terms.

Classify the polynomial 3 by degree and number of terms.

Classify the polynomial $$-8j^2$$ by degree and number of terms.

Simplify the polynomial $$(3y^2 - 4y + 1) + (y^2 + y - 2)$$ .

The simplified form of the polynomial (2m^2 - 8m + 2) - $$-3m^2 + 5m - 7$$ is (a)   .

Simplify the polynomial $$(7 - 4k^2 + k) + (8k + 5k^2 - 7)$$ .

Simplify the polynomial $$(6x^2 - 5x) - (4x^2 - 3x + 4)$$ .

Simplify the polynomial $$3a(6a^2 - 4ab^2) + 8a^2b^2 - 2b^3$$ .