How many terms does this polynomial have? x5+2x3−x2+7 (1 point) Responses 2 terms 2 terms 5 terms 5 terms 3 terms 3 terms 4 terms

Answer 1

To count the number of terms in the polynomial \( x^5 + 2x^3 - x^2 + 7 \), we identify each individual term separated by plus or minus signs. The polynomial has the following terms:

1. \( x^5 \)
2. \( 2x^3 \)
3. \( -x^2 \)
4. \( 7 \)

There are 4 distinct terms in total.

Therefore, the correct answer is 4 terms.