Understanding Polynomials: Terms and Degrees

What is a term in the context of polynomials?

• A number or variable, or a combination of both

• A mathematical operation

• A type of polynomial

• A degree of a polynomial

How many terms does a binomial have?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

Which of the following is an example of a monomial?

• 3x + 2

• x^2 + 3x + 1

• 5x

• x^3 - x + 2

What do you call a polynomial with three terms?

• Trinomial

• Binomial

• Monomial

• Quadrinomial

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

• Constant

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

What is the degree of a constant polynomial?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Zero

Which term describes a polynomial with a degree of 1?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Constant

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

• Zero

• One

• Three

• Two

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

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three

Which of the following is a quadratic polynomial?

• x^3 - 2x + 1

• x + 1

• x^2 + 3x + 2

• 5