Polynomial Expression Vocabulary

In a polynomial, the variables must have what type of exponents?

• whole number exponents

• integer exponents

• fraction exponents

• decimal exponents

A polynomial with ONE term is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

A polynomial with TWO terms is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

A polynomial with THREE terms is called a

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

Simplify:

(8x³ - 3x² + 9) + (5x² -6)

• 13x³ -3x² +15

• 8x³ +2x² +3

What  is the dictionary definition of polynomial?

• consisting of many terms

• sloth

• fraction

• expression

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• none of the above

• 6

• -2

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 2

• 7

• 5

How many terms are in the expression below?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 8