Question

Which polynomial is a quintic trinomial?

x³ + 2x² -8x + 16
x² + 4
3x⁵ + 7x² -9x⁴
-x⁴ -5x² +1

Answer 1

3x⁵ + 7x² -9x⁴

Explanation:

In the order given, the polynomials have degrees 3, 2, 5, 4. The one of degree 5 is "quintic." That one also happens to be a trinomial. It is ...

3x⁵ + 7x² -9x⁴