Choose the correct classification of 5x + 2x2 − 8 by number of terms and by degree.

Third degree polynomial

Fourth degree trinomial

Second degree trinomial

Sixth degree polynomial

Question

Choose the correct classification of 5x + 2x2 − 8 by number of terms and by degree.

 Third degree polynomial

 Fourth degree trinomial

 Second degree trinomial

 Sixth degree polynomial

anonymous · Answer

Third Degree.

compassionate · Answer

$$2x^2 + 5x - 8$$

2 terms i a Binomial and 3 terms is a? What is the prefix for 3 things? 

What is that thing you said a camera on? A ** POD? You know this. 

The degree is given by the highest exponent power. What is the highest power? 

If I had x^5 It'll be a fifth degree.