Question

Which is true about the polynomial y2 – 3y + 12? It is a binomial with a degree of 2. It is a binomial with a degree of 3. It is a trinomial with a degree of 2. It is a trinomial with a degree of 3.

Answer 1

Trinomial of degree 2

Explanation:

The given expression cannot be reduce any further as far as number of terms (there are no like terms in it), so it is a trinomial.

Also, the largest power for the variable init (y) is the power 2, therefore it is a trinomial of degree 2.