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Which Polynomial is a quartic trinomial?

A. 3x^2 – 2x + 1
B. 4x^5 + 3
C. -2x^4 + 7x^2 – 5
D. 4x^3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

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Answer:

Of the given polynomials, only option C is a quartic trinomial, as it is degree 4 and consists of three monic terms, each having a coefficient of 1:-2x^4 + 7x^2 - 5

Explanation:

A quartic trinomial is a degree 4 polynomial consisting of three distinct monic terms, each having the same coefficient. A monic term is a polynomial term whose highest exponent is 1 and whose coefficient is 1.

Option A is a quadratic trinomial (degree 2) and options B and D are not degree 4 trinomials.

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