1. A number, a variable or the product of them
Monomial:
Example:
Polynomial:
Binomial:
Trinomial:
Standard form:
Degree of Monomial:
Degree of Polynomial:
Coefficient:
Leading Coefficient:
Constant:
Sum of Monomials
Polynomial of two terms
Polynomial of three terms
Polynomial terms are written in descending order of exponents
The sum of the exponents in the term
The largest degree (or exponent) in the polynomial
Number in front of a variable (Note! Ones are invisible)
In standard form, it is the first coefficient
Plain number, no variables attached
(found at the end in standard form)

2. Name Using Number Name Using
Classifying Polynomials: after simplifying a polynomial, you can name it based on its degree and number of terms
Name Using Number Name Using
Polynomial Degree Degree of Terms Number of Terms
7x + 4
3x2 + 2x + 1
4x3
9x4 + 11x 5
Find the degree of each monomial.
Name the expression based on its degree and number of terms.
Write each polynomial in standard form then name each one based on its degree and number of terms.