Question

classify this polynomial.
-v³ - 8v² - 2v + 9
binomial
monomial
trinomial
none of these

Explanation:

Step1: Count polynomial terms

The polynomial $-v^3 - 8v^2 - 2v + 9$ has 4 terms: $-v^3$, $-8v^2$, $-2v$, and $9$.

Step2: Match to polynomial types

• Monomial: 1 term, Binomial: 2 terms, Trinomial: 3 terms. This polynomial has 4 terms, so it does not fit the first three categories.

Answer:

none of these