Question

Identify the binomial in the following algebraic expression i) 5r ii) 5 -4 t iii) a b – a – b iv) x+ y + z +t

Answer 1

ii) 5-4t is a binomial expression

A polynomial equation with two terms usually joined by a plus or minus sign is called a binomial. Binomials are used in algebra. Polynomials with one term will be called a monomial and could look like 7x. A polynomial with two terms is called a binomial; it could look like

3x + 9.