Question

algebra: concepts and connections - plc introduction to polynomials which is true about the polynomial (-8m^{3}+11m)? it is a trinomial with a degree of 2. it is a binomial with a degree of 3. it is a trinomial with a degree of 3. it is a binomial with a degree of 2.

Explanation:

Step1: Count polynomial terms

The polynomial $-8m^3 + 11m$ has 2 terms, so it is a binomial.

Step2: Find highest degree term

The term $-8m^3$ has the highest exponent of $m$, which is 3. This is the degree of the polynomial.

Answer:

It is a binomial with a degree of 3.