In the polynomial , coefficient of respectively and we also say that +1 is the constant term in it.
Degree of a polynomial in one variable : In case of a polynomial in one variable the highest power of the variable is called the degree of the polynomial.
Classification of polynomials on the basis of degree.
degree Polynomial Example
(a) 1 Linear
(b)2 Quadratic etc.
(c)3 Cubic etc.
(d)4 Biquadratic
Classification of polynomials on the basis of no. of terms
No. of terms Polynomial Examples.
(i) 1 Monomial - etc.
(ii) 2 Binomial - etc.
(iii)3 Trinomial - etc.
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