Question

What description is correct for the polynomial 5x^3

Quadratic binomial
Cubic monomial
Quadratic trinomial
Cubic binomial

Answer 1

Cubic monomial

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

5x³

Step 2: Identify

Quadratic are ax²

Cubics are ax³

We know we are given a cubic, so A and C are incorrect.

Monomials are 1 term: ax³

Binomials are 2 terms: ax³ + ax³⁻ⁿ

∴ Our answer is cubic monomial