SOLUTION: how do i write a polynomial in standard form. For example 2x

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Question 433501: how do i write a polynomial in standard form.
For example 2x
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x is not a polynomial
x%5E2+%2B+2x is
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"Poly" means many, 1 is not many, it's a monomial.
x + y is a binomial, not that many.
3x%5E4+%2B+x%5E3+-+y%5E2+%2B+z%5E2+-+x is a polynomial.