Question

Write each polynomial in standard form. What is the name of the polynomial based on its degree and number of terms?

a. 3 + 5x − 4x2
b. 8x + x + 5 + x3

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) 3 + 5x − 4x^2 should be written as −4x2 + 5x + 3. This is a QUADRATIC function.

(b) 8x + x + 5 + x^3 should be re-written first as 9x + 5 + x^3 and then as

x^3 + 9x + 5. This is a CUBING function.