Question

Pick the expression that matches this description:

A 3^rd degree binomial with a constant term of 8

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)

8x^3+2x+3

(Choice B)

x^3-x^2+8

(Choice C)

2x^8+3

(Choice D)

-5x^3+8

Answer 1

Answer: Choice D, -5x^3 + 8

A binomial consists of two terms being added or subtracted. The two terms are -5x^3 and 8. The term -5x^3 has a leading coefficient -5 and exponent 3. The largest exponent determines the degree of the polynomial. The 8 is constant as there are no variables attached or multiplying with it.