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Introduction to Polynomials — Quiz

Question 9 • Algebra II

Which expression is a trinomial of degree 1 ?

Answer
A
x y squared
B
x cubed plus x squared minus x
C
3 x minus y
D
6 plus x minus y

Explanation

A trinomial has three terms, and degree 1 means the highest degree of its terms is 1. In 6 + x − y, the three terms are 6, x, and −y; the variables x and y each have degree 1. Therefore, 6 + x − y is a trinomial of degree 1.

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