What is a polynomial?

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Which of the following is a "Polynomial"?
1. $6$
  $\sqrt{3} x$
  ${x^ \frac{1}{3}}$
  $4{b^3} - 5b$
  $3x + \sqrt{4z}$
  ${x^{-4}} - 3y$
  $\frac{2}{13x} + 4$
Classifying polynomials (monomial, binomial, trinomial, or polynomial
1. $x + 2$
  $-3$
  ${x^3} -2x-4$
  ${x^3}-2 {x^2} +3 x-23$

.body-katex a { word-break: break-word; } Characteristics of polynomials Jump to: Notes Prerequisites Related Notes There are criteria for expressions to be called polynomials. A polynomial needs to have at last 3 algebraic terms. For instance, an expression with negative exponents is not a polynomial. In this lesson, we will also learn how to classify polynomials base on their number of terms. Prerequisites Characteristics of polynomials Equivalent expressions of polynomials Related Common factors of polynomials Introduction to quadratic functions What is a polynomial function?

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