Question

the term (2x^3) is a _______________ term because it includes a variable raised to a power.

in the multiplication of two polynomials, each term from one polynomial must be multiplied by each term from the _______________ polynomial.

a polynomial with two terms is specifically called a _______________.

Explanation:

1. A term with a variable raised to a non-negative integer power is defined as a monomial.
2. When multiplying two polynomials, the distributive rule requires multiplying each term of one polynomial by every term of the second (other) polynomial.
3. A polynomial containing exactly two distinct terms is formally named a binomial.

Answer:

1. monomial
2. other
3. binomial