document.write( "Question 722506: g(x) = -4x^2 - 7. is this polynomial 1. quadratic, 2.linear, 3. cubic, 4. constant, or 5. quatric? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #442842 by jsmallt9(3758)\"\" \"About 
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  • A polynomial (of one variable) is an expression where the variable has exponents that are whole numbers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...)
  • A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial where the highest exponent on the variable is 2.
  • A linear polynomial is a polynomial where the highest exponent on the variable is 1.
  • A cubic polynomial is a polynomial where the highest exponent on the variable is 3.
  • A constant polynomial is a polynomial where the highest exponent on the variable is 0 (i.e. there are no visible variables because \"x%5E0+=+1\").
  • A quartic polynomial is a polynomial where the highest exponent on the variable is 4.
Just find the highest exponent on x in g(x) and find your answer. \n" ); document.write( "
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