Question

How do you name a polynomial based on its degree and number of terms? For instance:

Name this polynomial based on its degree and number of terms:
5y - 2y^2

Answer 1

There are two terms so you call this a binomial, and the highest degree is ^2 from -2y^2.

Answer 2

I forgot to mention it is a second degree binomial*

Answer 3

because it has a square?

Answer 4

Yes.
If you had a equation like x^3 + y^2
it would be called a third degree binomial, the degree is equal to the highest power.

Answer 5

k thanks :D