Which of the following polynomials is a binomial?
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Correct answer: 5x - 7
A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two unlike terms. In 5x - 7, the terms are 5x and -7, so it is a binomial. Option A has three terms, option C has one term, and option D has four terms. Exam tip: count the terms separated by plus or minus signs, ignoring the sign as part of the term.
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5x - 7
Why is this the correct answer?
A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two unlike terms. In 5x - 7, the terms are 5x and -7, so it is a binomial. Option A has three terms, option C has one term, and option D has four terms. Exam tip: count the terms separated by plus or minus signs, ignoring the sign as part of the term.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Polynomials in one variable.
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