Intro to Polynomials

A polynomial with THREE terms is called a

• binomial

• monomial

• trinomial

• quadrinomial

What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

• The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

• The constant term of the polynomial.

• The coefficient of the term with the lowest degree.

• The sum of all coefficients in the polynomial.

A polynomial with TWO terms is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• quadratic

What is a polynomial function?

• A function that can be expressed in the form of a polynomial.

• A function that has a constant rate of change.

• A function that is defined by a linear equation.

• A function that can only take integer values.

A polynomial with ONE term is called a

• binomial

• trinomial

• monomial

• quadratic

What is the difference between a polynomial and a non-polynomial?

• A polynomial has only positive integer exponents, while a non-polynomial may have negative or fractional exponents.

• A polynomial can have any type of coefficients, while a non-polynomial cannot.

• A polynomial is always a linear function, while a non-polynomial can be nonlinear.

• A polynomial has non-negative integer exponents, while a non-polynomial may have negative or fractional exponents.

Classify by the DEGREE: 3x - 2

• Degree of 0

• Degree of 1

• Degree of 2

• Degree of 3

What is the standard form of a polynomial?

• A polynomial written in ascending order of degrees.

• A polynomial written in descending order of degrees.

• A polynomial that contains only one term.

• A polynomial with coefficients that are all zero.

Classify by number of terms: 7x^3 – 8x^2 + 9

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Polynomial

What is a constant term in a polynomial?

• A term that does not contain any variables.

• A term that contains at least one variable.

• A term that is always equal to zero.

• A term that can change its value based on the variable.