Question

Find the number of terms of this polynomial. 5x^2 + 3x - 4 (2 point)
Number of terms:

Answer 1

There are three terms in polynomial

Solution:

Given polynomial is:

`5x^2+3x-4`

We have to find the number of terms in polynomial

A term can be a signed number, a variable, or a constant multiplied by a variable or variables

When a term is made up of a constant multiplied by a variable or variables, that constant is called a coefficient.

Therefore, terms in polynomial are:

`5x^2+3x-4\\\\Terms: 5x^2 \text{ and 3x and -4 }`

Thus there are three terms in polynomial