Question

Classify the following as a constant, linear, quadratic, and cubic polynomials:

$t^2$

Answer 1

Classification of the polynomials.

The highest power of the variable in the given polynomial is known as the degree of the equation.

• If the degree of the polynomial is zero. Then, the polynomial will be constant.
• If the degree of the polynomial is $1$. Then, the polynomial will be linear.
• If the degree of the polynomial is $2$. Then, the polynomial will be quadratic.
• If the degree of the polynomial is $3$. Then, the polynomial will be cubic.

The degree of the given polynomial $t^2$ is $2$.

Hence, the given polynomial is a quadratic polynomial.