Question

give an example of a polynomial that is not a binomial

Answer 1

A polynomial is a combination of monomials, or terms, like 56, 3x, 6x^3, etc.
A BInomial means a polynomial made of 2 monomials or terms, like x^2 + 6x.
So, can you make a polynomial using for than 2 terms?

Answer 2

Any polynomial with more than 2 terms is polynomial, but not a binomial.

Answer 3

so a polynomial would be something like 35x
but that would not be a binomial, a binomial would be 35x^2

Answer 4

No, that's still one term. Polynomials are created by adding or subtracting terms together.

Answer 5

35x^2 is one term. 35x is one term.
35x^2 + 35x is a BINOMIAL, we're adding 2 terms together.

Answer 6

so if i have to give a polynomial that is NOT a binomial it would be 3x+2x

Answer 7

Err, no. 3x+2x simplies to 5x, which is just a monomial.
A BINOMIAL has 2 terms. Anything over 2 terms is still a polynomial, but it won't be a binomial. Plus, use different degrees of variables. For example:
4x^3 - 6x + 9 is a TRINOMIAL. There are 3 different terms either being added or subtracted.

Answer 8

Ok, I think I understand, Thank You!!!!