1 of 2

Types of polynomials (based on number of terms)

2x

 

x4 + x

Only one term in the polynomial

Monomial

Two terms in the polynomial

Binomial

Three terms in the polynomial

Trinomial

1

2 of 2

Types of polynomial (based on degree)

7y

x3 + x2 + 2x + 3

2y2 + y + 1

Degree 1

Linear polynomial

1

Degree 2

Quadratic polynomial

Degree 3

Cubic polynomial