Identifying Polynomials Worksheet Answer
Key
From a Lineup with Other Unsavory Characters
Identify whether the expression is a polynomial function. If it is, identify the type.
1. 0
6.
Yes; constant polynomial
Yes; trinomial
2. y + 4
7.
Yes; monomial
3.
1
2x3
+ 2x3
Not a polynomial
1
y
8. 2 +
Not a polynomial
5x
5
Not a polynomial
4. 3x2 + 2
9. 4x8 + πx2 + 1 .
Yes; binomial
5. z +
8 9/3
x
3
Yes; octonomial
√
10. 7x2 + 3 x + 4
2
z
Not a polynomial
Not a polynomial
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