The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable.
Standard Form: - 8q^3 Classification: Cubic monomial
To write the given polynomial in standard form, recall that the standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending numerical order.
- 8q^3
Since the given polynomial consists of only one term, this is its standard form.
We also want to classify this polynomial by degree, leading coefficient, and the number of terms.
-8 q^3
The highest exponent, and therefore the degree of the polynomial, is 3 and the leading coefficient of the polynomial is equal to -8.
This polynomial consists of only one term, so it is a monomial. Therefore, it is a cubic monomial.
