Polynomial Basics

The word polynomial literally means "many terms". Rather than give you a wordy definition off the bat, here are some examples of expressions that are polynomials, and some that are not.

Polynomial

3x3−x5+1
z3+2z2+z
1

Not Polynomial

x6+√x
x3−x1
3x2+3x−cosx

Polynomials (Lesson 1/4)

Polynomial Basics

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The word polynomial literally means "many terms". Rather than give you a wordy definition off the bat, here are some examples of expressions that are polynomials, and some that are not.

Polynomial

3x3−x5+1
z3+2z2+z
1

Not Polynomial

x6+√x
x3−x1
3x2+3x−cosx