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Polynomials

Introduction
What is a Polynomial?
A Layman’s Perspective:

A Polynomial is one kind of mathematical expression which is a sum of several mathematical terms.

Each term in this expression is called monomial and the term can be a number, a variable or product of
several variables.

Definition: (A mathematician’s Perspective)

A polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the only arithmetic is addition, subtraction, multiplication
and “natural” exponents of the variables.

Examples:
Why do we call them Polynomials?

The word “Polynomial” is derived from two words

Poly + Nomen

many name
Each term is called monomial. Eg. A polynomial in one variable can be
A polynomial having two terms is called binomial. represented as Coefficient
A polynomial with three terms is called trinomial.
of the term

Exponent

variable
Identification of Polynomials
Identify whether the following are polynomials or not.

1. x2+4x+2
2. x+x1/2
3. x+y+xy+x3

Analysis:
Types of Polynomials
Polynomials in one variable

Eg. x4+1

Polynomials in two variables

Eg. x4 + y5 + xy

Polynomials in more than two variables

Eg. xyz + x2z5

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