WorksheetsIdentifying and Classifying Polynomials
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Is the following a polynomial?
6a3
Notice that the exponent is NOT a variable.
Yes, it is a polynomial
No, it is not a polynomial
Is this expression a polynomial or not a polynomial?
NOTE - A variable is in the denominator of the expression.
Yes, it is a polynomial.
No, it is not a polynomial
5x4 - 7x
Is this expression a polynomial or not?
NOTE: A variable is under the radical.
polynomial
not a polynomial
Is the following a polynomial? Take note that the exponent is a variable.
9m
yes
no
Which of the statements below are NOT true when it comes to describing the following expression?
0.234y99
It's a polynomial.
It has a degree of 0.234.
It has a coefficient of 0.234.
It has a degree of 99.
5p4 − 2p5
Is the expression below a polynomial?
x0.25 − x
NOTE: The first term of the expression has a decimal exponent. Remember, a polynomial can not have fractional exponents. This includes decimals that be written as fractions.
Yes, it is a polynomial.
No, it is not a polynomial.
Classify the polynomial below by degree:
9x
Constant
Linear
Quadratic
Cubic
What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?
8
-4
-1
1
What is the degree of the polynomial?
Remember: If a term has more than one variable with exponents - add them.
2
3
4
5
What is the degree of this expression?
8a3
Notice that the exponent is NOT a variable.
8
1
3
cannot be determined; the expression is not a polynomial
How many terms are in the polynomial below.
Remember to simplify first.
8a3 +2a3
2
1
3
cannot be determined; the expression is not a polynomial
