Unit 15 Polynomial Vocabulary

How many terms make up this this polynomial?

–9z + 1

(a)  

What is the degree of this polynomial?

-7r

(a)  

Answer explanation

The degree of a term is the exponent on its variable. In this case, r is $r^1$

What is the constant of this polynomial?

2x³ - 8x² + 3x - 7

• 2

• -8

• 3

• -7

Answer explanation

A constant is a number without a variable. For example: The equation 6m + 7 = –m has one constant, the number 7.

A polynomial with ONE term is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

A polynomial with TWO terms is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

A polynomial with THREE terms is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above