Question

jamarion bruce
q3 - accelerated mathematics gr 8 | quiz 1

1. how many terms are present in the polynomial $8x^{3}+5x^{2}-3x + 1$

a. 3
b. 5
c. 4
d. 2

Explanation:

Step1: Identify polynomial terms

The polynomial is $8x^3 + 5x^2 - 3x + 1$. Terms are separated by $+$ or $-$ signs.
The terms are: $8x^3$, $5x^2$, $-3x$, and $1$.

Step2: Count the terms

Count the identified terms: 1. $8x^3$, 2. $5x^2$, 3. $-3x$, 4. $1$. Total = 4.

Answer:

c. 4