Question

classify this polynomial.\\(x^2 + 2x - 7\\)\
quadratic\
linear\
cubic\
none of these

Explanation:

Step1: Identify highest degree

The polynomial is $x^2 + 2x - 7$. The highest exponent of $x$ is 2.

Step2: Match to polynomial type

Polynomials with highest degree 2 are defined as quadratic.

Answer:

quadratic