Question

Determine if the expression below is a polynomial or not. If it is a polynomial, state the type and degree of the polynomial.

-b^5

Answer 1

Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Polynomials are defined as expressions with several terms. This is a monomial. There is one term in this expression. Terms are separated by addition or subtraction. Since nothing is being added, there must only be one term. Additionally, because the variable is raised to the 5 power, the monomial has a degree of 5.

Answer 2

It is not a polynomial