Question

How many terms does the polynomial have?

p3− 4pq2+q2− 3q

1
2
3
4
I don't know how to count terms. Can anyone help? Please don't give me the answer I just want to know how to count them!

Answer 1

\[p^3 - 4pq^2 -3q\]

Answer 2

polynomial means more than 3 terms.

Answer 3

? How do I know what the terms are? Thats what I am confused about

Answer 4

p3− 4pq2+q2− 3q
p3 = first term
4pq2 = second term
q2 = thrid terms
3q = fourth term

Answer 5

Of thank you!

Answer 6

So for my equation it would be four... I get it now thank you!

Answer 7

No problem :)