What is a polynomial
An algebraic expression where the power of the variable involved is a whole number/ positive integers.
What is the degree of a polynomial
Highest power among the variable involved
Degree of constant polynomial
0
Degree of zero polyy
Not defined
Monomial
1 term
Binomial
2 terms
Trinomial
3 terms
Constant polynomial
Degree = 0
Max. Terms = 1
Linear polynomial
Degree = 1
Max. Terms = 2
Quadratic polynomial
Degree = 2
Max. Terms = 3
Cubic polynomial
Degree = 3
Max. Terms = 4
Biquadratic polynomial
Degree = 4
Max. Terms = 5
Factor theorum
If p(x) is a polynomial of degree n ≥ 1 and is real no. Then x - a is a factor of p(x), if p(a) =0