Question

classify by number of terms:
$7x^3 - 8x^2 - 4x + 9$
options: monomial, 4 - term polynomial, binomial, trinomial

Explanation:

Step1: Identify individual terms

The polynomial is $7x^3$, $-8x^2$, $-4x$, $9$ (4 distinct terms).

Step2: Match to classification

A polynomial with 4 terms is a 4-term polynomial.

Answer:

4-Term Polynomial