Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1

NAME:_______________

Polynomials

Directions: Read the two pages of on-line instructions for Combining like terms at
the following website. Then answer the questions concerning what you read.

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydefs.htm

Questions:
1. What is a term?
2. Circle the leading term: 5x² + 3x + 1
3. Is 1/2x² a polynomial? Explain your answer.
4. A constant does not have a ____________________.
5. Polynomials are written in increasing/decreasing
order. (Circle the correct answer)
6. What is a one term polynomial called?
7. Write a third degree polynomial.
8. Circle the co-efficient: 4 x² + x + 6
9. Evaluate this expression: 7x² + 3x + 5, if x = 1
10.Applying your knowledge. What do you think a
quadratic equation is?