Question

What can be the maximum number of distinct terms in a polynomial with a single variable of degree 1?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2

A polynomial of degree 1 and in a single variable can be of the form:
(i) $ax$
(ii) $ax+b$

The number of terms in each case is 1 and 2 respectively.
$\therefore$ The maximum number of distinct terms can be 2 .