Classifying Polynomials Worksheet
Grade 8 math worksheet on classifying polynomials by degree and number of terms, with practice problems and definitions.
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Classifying Polynomials
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to classify the given polynomials. Remember to consider both the degree and the number of terms.
Match each term with its correct definition.
1. Monomial
a. A polynomial with exactly two terms.
2. Binomial
b. The highest exponent of the variable in a polynomial.
3. Trinomial
c. A polynomial with exactly one term.
4. Degree of a polynomial
d. A polynomial with exactly three terms.
Fill in the blank with the correct classification (monomial, binomial, or trinomial).
1. 3x² is a .
2. 5y - 2 is a .
3. x³ + 4x - 7 is a .
4. 10 is a .
1. What is the degree of the polynomial 7x⁴ + 2x² - 5?
2
4
7
5
2. Which of the following is a quadratic binomial?
3x³ + 2x
x² - 9
4x² + 5x + 1
2x
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
1. A polynomial with a degree of 0 is called a constant.
True
False
2. The polynomial 6x⁵ - 3x is a trinomial.
True
False
1. Classify the polynomial 2x³ - 5x² + x - 8 by its degree and number of terms.
2. Give an example of a linear monomial.