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One way that polynomials can be classified is according to the number of terms they have. The following table shows the names used for this classification.
Name | Definition | Example |
---|---|---|
Monomial | A polynomial with a single term. | 3x2y3 |
Binomial | A polynomial with a exactly two terms. | 5xy+3x2y3 |
Trinomial | A polynomial with exactly three terms. | x3−9x+4 |
When there are more than three terms, the name polynomial
is commonly used.