Classifying polynomials

A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients. For example, $$2x^2 + 3x - 5$$ is a polynomial.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. For example, in the polynomial $$4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7$$ , the degree is 3.

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Trinomial

A monomial is a polynomial with only one term. For example, $$7x^2$$ is a monomial.

A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms. For example, $$3x + 4$$ is a binomial.

A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms. For example, $$x^2 + 2x + 1$$ is a trinomial.

Quadratic binomial

Cubic binomial

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