Question

Classify the following algebraic expression into monomial, binomial or trinomial

$y^2+2$

Answer 1

Classifying the algebraic expression

We know that

A polynomial that contains only one term is called a monomial .

A polynomial that contains only two-term is called a binomial.

A polynomial that contains only three terms is called a trinomial.

An algebraic expression $y^2+2$ contains only two terms so, it is classified as binomial.

Hence, the algebraic expression $y^2+2$ is binomial.