Understanding Polynomials

What is a term in the context of polynomials?

• Only a variable

• A number or variable, but not both

• A number, variable, or a combination of both

• Only a number

How many terms does a binomial have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which of the following is a monomial?

• x + y

• 3x + 2

• x^2 + 3x + 1

• 5x^2

What do you call a polynomial with three terms?

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Quadrinomial

If a polynomial has four terms, what is it generally called?

• Quadnomial

• Tetranomial

• Polynomial

• Quadrinomial

What is the degree of a polynomial with the highest exponent of 3?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Constant

What is the degree of a constant polynomial?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three

Which term describes a polynomial with a degree of 1?

• Constant

• Cubic

• Linear

• Quadratic

What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^2 + 3x + 7?

• Zero

• Three

• One

• Two

If a polynomial is just a number, what is its degree?

• Two

• Zero

• Three

• One