Introduction to Polynomials

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1.
How many terms does the polynomial have?
1. a)5
2. b)4
3. c)3
4. d)2
2.
What is the coefficient of in the polynomial ?
1. a)-2
2. b)-5
3. c)7
4. d)4
3.
What type of polynomial is ?
1. a)Binomial
2. b)Monomial
3. c)Polynomial with 4 terms
4. d)Trinomial
4.
What is the degree of the polynomial ?
5.
What is the constant term in the polynomial ?
6.
Which expression is NOT a polynomial?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
7.
What is the leading coefficient of ?
1. a)2
2. b)5
3. c)-1
4. d)-3
8.
How many terms does the polynomial have?
9.
What is the coefficient of in the polynomial ? (Enter a number)
10.
Write the polynomial in standard form.
11.
Classify the polynomial by its degree and number of terms.
12.
For the polynomial , identify: (a) degree, (b) leading coefficient, (c) constant term, (d) number of terms.
13.
What is the degree of the term in a two-variable polynomial?
14.
Determine if is a polynomial. Explain why or why not.
15.
Write a cubic binomial in standard form with a leading coefficient of -4.
16.
For the polynomial , find the degree of each term and the degree of the polynomial.