SOLUTION: I am suppose to determine whether each exppression is polynomial. Then if so, to classify the polynomial by degree and by number of terms. I have no idea what I am suppose to

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Question 310016: I am suppose to determine whether each exppression is polynomial. Then if so, to classify the polynomial by degree and by number of terms.

I have no idea what I am suppose to do.
For example 3x^2+2x+1
6/x^2 + 2/x - 3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
classify the polynomial by degree and by number of terms.
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For example
3x^2+2x+1
It is a polynomial.
degree = 2 ; class: trinomial because it has three terms.
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6/x^2 + 2/x - 3
It is not a polynomial because the degree would be -2.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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