A symbol that represents an unknown value is referred to as a...
variable
8xy2
xy2
whole
The sum of 9 and a certain number
9+x
How many terms are there in
ab2 - 4d + 8c - 7?
4
A __________is a symbol with exactly one number or a fixed value in its replacement set.
constant
What are the numerical coefficients of the algebraic expression, 3ab2 + 4c?
3 and 4
Is 10 a polynomial?
YES
One-eight of a number
x/8
What is the degree of the polynomial,
a5 - b6 + c7?
7
Each distinct part, together with + and – signs in an algebraic expression separated by plus or minus sign is called a...
Term
What are the literal coefficients of 10x2y - 9ac + 4b?
x2y, ac, b
Is x2 + 4x - 9 a polynomial?
YES
The quotient of the sum and difference of m and n
m+n/m-n
What is the degree of the THIRD term in the polynomial ab - 7b + a2b - 9?
3
Composed of constants, variables, grouping symbols, and operation symbols.
Algebraic expressions
17, -9, -7, 10
Is x/4y + 2x3 a polynomial?
NO
The ratio of 12 and thrice the number
12/3x
How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?
The highest degree among the terms in the given polynomial
What are the variables present in 5ab - 2bc + 3cd - 4d2?
a, b, c, d
What are the literal and numerical coefficients of 9a2b - 4cd + 18a - 22?
numerical coefficients: 9, -4, 18
Why does square root of x + 3/y NOT a polynomial?
Because the variable is inside the radical sign for the first term and the variable is in the denominator for the second term
The product of the sum and difference of m and n
(m+n)(m-n)
Determine the degree and kind of polynomial according to the number of terms:
10x2y4 - 8x4y + 7xy3
degree 6, trinomial