Classifying a polynomial based on its degree and number of terms

The video tutorial covers the application of the distributive property to convert expressions into standard form. It explains how to identify and combine like terms, leading to the simplification of expressions. The tutorial concludes with an explanation of quadratic binomials, emphasizing the degree and number of terms in the expression.

What is the purpose of applying the distributive property in polynomial expressions?

• To eliminate variables

• To increase the degree of the polynomial

• To convert the expression into standard form

• To change the coefficients

Which of the following is a pair of like terms?

• 5X and 4X

• 3X and 3X^2

• X^2 and X^3

• 2X and 2Y

What is the result of combining the like terms 3X^2 and -X^2?

• 2X^2

• 4X^2

• X^2

• 0

What is the degree of the polynomial 2X^2 + 9X?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

How would you classify the polynomial 2X^2 + 9X?

• Cubic Binomial

• Linear Monomial

• Quadratic Trinomial

• Quadratic Binomial