Exploring the Basics of Polynomials

What does the prefix 'pali' in the word 'polynomial' mean?

• One

• Many

• Few

• None

Which of the following is an example of a polynomial?

• 7y^2 - 3y + π

• 10x^-7 - 9x^2 + 15x^3 + 9

• 9a^a - 5

• 9a^(1/2) - 5

What is a term in the context of polynomials?

• A part of a polynomial expression

• A sum of coefficients

• A variable

• A single number

Which of the following is NOT a polynomial?

• 9a^2 - 5

• 10x^7 - 9x^2 + 15x^3 + 9

• 9a^(1/2) - 5

• 6

What is a monomial?

• A polynomial with four terms

• A polynomial with three terms

• A polynomial with two terms

• A polynomial with one term

Which of the following is a binomial?

• 3y^3 + 5y

• 6x^0

• 10z^15

• πb^5

What is the degree of the term 10x^7?

• 1

• 7

• 10

• 0

What is the degree of the polynomial 7y^2 - 3y + π?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 0

What is the leading term in the polynomial 10x^7 - 9x^2 + 15x^3 + 9 when written in standard form?

• 15x^3

• 9x^2

• 9

• 10x^7

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 10x^7 - 9x^2 + 15x^3 + 9?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 15