Definition Questions

1. Identify the number of terms in each of the following algebraic expressions. As well, classify each expression as a monomial, a binomial, a trinomial or a polynomial:

1. x² + 2x + 8
2. 6x
3. 3a - 2b
4. 9xy + 2/3st - 19 abd³ + 4t²
5. 8

2. Determine if each of the following terms are like terms or not.

1. 6a and 19a
2. -3z² and 8z
3. 6 and 15
4. 6ab²c and 6abc²

Answers

1. a) 3 terms, trinomial
b) 1 term, monomial
c) 2 terms, binomial
d) 4 terms, polynomial
e) 1 term, monomial

2. a) Like terms
b) Not like terms
c) Like terms
d) Not like terms