Chapter 10, Problem 494RE

Identify Polynomials, Monomials, Binomials and Trinomials In the following exercises determine f each of the following polynomials is a monomial binomial. trinomial, or other polynomial.

$y^2+8y-20$

To determine

To determine: whether the given polynomial is a monomial, binomial, trinomial or other polynomial.

Answer to Problem 494RE

The given polynomial is a trinomial.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

$y^2+8y-20$

Calculation:

A monomial is a polynomial with exactly one term.

A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

We have $y^2+8y-20$

Here we have three terms, so given polynomial is a trinomial.