Question

Which one is not a polynomial:
(a) 4x2 + 2x – 1
(b) x3 – 1
(c) y2 + 5y + 1
State your reason

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) x3 – 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A polynomial needs to have 3 or more terms. In this case, option (b) has only 2 terms. Hence, option (b) is a polynomial.

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