What type of algebraic expression is \(5x^2\)?
The expression \(5x^2\) has only one term, \(5x^2\), so it is a monomial. An exponent of 2 does not mean that there are two terms; terms are separated by addition or subtraction signs. A binomial has two terms, for example, \(5x^2+3\). Exam tip: count the terms before identifying the type of expression.
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