Question

consider the following expression:

\\-4x^2 - 8x + 6x^3\\

step 1 of 2: the given expression is a polynomial. determine if the polynomial is a monomial, binomial, or trinomial.

answer

• monomial
• binomial
• trinomial

Explanation:

Identify the terms of the expression

$$ -4x^2, \quad -8x, \quad 6x^3 $$

Count the number of terms

The expression has exactly 3 distinct terms.

Classify the polynomial

A polynomial with exactly 3 terms is classified as a trinomial.

Answer:

• Monomial
• Binomial
• Trinomial (Correct answer)