TYPES OF POLYNOMIALS

You can classify polynomials to different types according to their degree and the number of terms they have. 

Types of Polynomials Based on Degree

Types of Polynomials Based on Number of Terms

Identify the type of each polynomial based on its degree and number of terms. 

Example 1 : 

7y

Solution : 

Degree : 1

Terms : 1

(7y) is a linear monomial. 

Example 2 : 

2 - 5x

Solution : 

Degree : 1

Terms : 2

(2 - 5x) is a linear binomial. 

Example 3 : 

3z² - 5z + 2

Solution : 

Degree : 2

Terms : 3

(3z² - 5z + 2) is a quadratic trinomial. 

Example 4 : 

4a³ - 2a² - a + 3

Solution : 

Degree : 3

Terms : 4

(4a³ - 2a² - a + 3) is a cubic polynomial. 

Example 5 : 

7x⁶ + 5x³ - 3x² - 4x + 3

Solution : 

Degree : 6

Terms : 5

(7x⁶ + 5x³ - 3x² - 4x + 3) is a 6^th degree polynomial. 

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