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RCMultiple Choice

Probability and Two-Way Tables — Cumulative exam

Question 16 • Fall 24 GMS Geometry: Concepts and Connections B

Which is true about the polynomial y2 – 3y + 12?

Answer
A
It is a binomial with a degree of 2.
B
It is a binomial with a degree of 3.
C
It is a trinomial with a degree of 2.
D
It is a trinomial with a degree of 3.

Explanation

The polynomial has three terms: y², −3y, and 12, so it is a trinomial. The highest exponent on the variable y is 2, which makes its degree 2. Therefore, the true statement is that it is a trinomial with a degree of 2.

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