Polynomial

Definition of Polynomial

  • A polynomial is a monomial or a sum or difference of two or more monomials.

Examples of Polynomial

  • The following are few examples of polynomials.

2x – 7, , ,

More about Polynomial

  • Polynomial function: A polynomial function is a function whose terms each contain a constant multiplied by a power of a variable.

 is a polynomial function where  are all real numbers and n is a non-negative integer.

  • Polynomial in one variable:  is a polynomial in one variable.

Solved Example on Polynomial

Simplify the polynomial expression:

Choices:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The given polynomial expression  can be simplified as .                            [Combine like terms.]

  

Related Terms for Polynomial

  • Monomial
  • Sum
  • difference

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