Question

determine the expression -7c^3d is a polynomial or not. if it is a polynomial, state the type and degree of the polynomial

Answer 1

-7c^3d is a polynomial.

• The expression can be written as - 7 c^3 d
• polynomial is a combination of terms separated using + or − signs. Polynomials cannot contain any of the following:
• i)Variables raised to a negative or fractional exponent.
• i)Variables in the denominator.
• iii)Variables under a radical.
• iv)Special features. (trig functions, absolute values, logarithms, … ).
• -7c^3d is a polynomial.