Understanding Polynomial Terms

What is a polynomial term?

• A polynomial term is an equation involving multiple variables.

• A polynomial term is a constant value only.

• A polynomial term is an expression of the form ax^n, where a is a coefficient, x is a variable, and n is a non-negative integer.

• A polynomial term must have a negative exponent.

Identify the polynomial term in the expression 3x^2 + 5x - 7.

• 3x^3

• 5x^2

• 3x^2, 5x

• -7

Which of the following is a polynomial term: 4xy, 2/x, or 5?

• 3x^2

• -7

• sqrt(16)

• 4xy

In the polynomial 2a^3 + 3a^2 - 4a + 1, how many terms are there?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

What is the degree of the polynomial term 7x^4?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 6

Identify the coefficient in the term -9y^2.

• -9

• -10

• 9

• -8

Which of the following is not a polynomial term: 6x^3, 2√x, or 8?

• 5

• x^4 + 3x

• 4x^2

• 2√x

In the expression 5x^2y + 3xy^2 - 2y, how many polynomial terms are present?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

What is the leading term in the polynomial 4x^5 - 3x^3 + 2x?

• 4x^5

• 4x^2

• -3x^3

• 2x

Identify the constant term in the polynomial 6x^2 - 4x + 9.

• -4

• 0

• 9

• 6