Classifying a polynomial

The video tutorial explains how to classify polynomials by arranging them in standard form, identifying their degree, and classifying them based on the number of terms. It begins with arranging polynomial terms in descending order of exponents, determining the degree from the largest exponent, and then classifying the polynomial as monomial, binomial, trinomial, or polynomial based on the number of terms.

What is the first step in classifying a polynomial?

• Determine the constant term

• Arrange the polynomial in standard form

• Identify the number of terms

• Find the coefficient of the first term

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

• By counting the number of terms

• By identifying the largest exponent

• By adding all the exponents

• By finding the largest coefficient

What is the degree of the polynomial given in the video?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

What do you call a polynomial with four terms?

• Binomial

• Monomial

• Trinomial

• Polynomial

Which of the following is NOT a classification based on the number of terms?

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Monomial

• Quadrinomial