Chapter 8.1, Problem 47PPS

To determine

To classify: The polynomial $9+y^4$ according to its degree and number of terms.

Answer to Problem 47PPS

quartic binomial.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $9+y^4$

Calculation:

The given polynomial is $9+y^4$

Write it in standard form

  $y^4+9$

The degree of the polynomial is $4$ . Hence, it is quartic.

The polynomial has $2$ terms. Hence, it is binomial.

Therefore, the given expression is quartic binomial.