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Identifying Polynomials

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is the following a polynomial?

6a3

Notice that the exponent is NOT a variable.

a)

Yes, it is a polynomial

b)

No, it is not a polynomial

2.
Is this expression a polynomial or not?
5x4 - 7x
a)
polynomial
b)
not a polynomial
3.

Is this expression a polynomial or not?

NOTE: A variable is under the radical.

a)

polynomial

b)

not a polynomial

4.

What is the degree of the polynomial?

Remember: If a term has more than one variable with exponents - add them.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

5.

What is the degree of this expression?

8a3

Notice that the exponent is NOT a variable.

a)

8

b)

1

c)

3

d)

cannot be determined; the expression is not a polynomial

6.
Classify by the DEGREE:
3x - 2
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
7.
Polynomial or not?
5x4 - 7x
a)
polynomial
b)
not a polynomial
8.
What is the leading coefficient of the following polynomial?
5x²-3x+6
a)
2
b)
-3
c)
5
d)
6
9.

What is the degree of the polynomial?

x3y2 - 7x2y + 3

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7