Mathematics
Which of the following is a binomial?
- a2 - 6b2 + 1000
- -7x2y + xy2 + 3x2y
- ma2b - (m + n)a2b2 + nab2
- st2 - st + 1
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Answer
A binomial must have exactly two terms after simplification.
Analysis:
- a2 - 6b2 + 1000
There are no like terms to combine. It has 3 terms.
- -7x2y + xy2 + 3x2y
Let's simplify:
-7x2y + 3x2y + xy2 [Grouping like terms]
= (-7 + 3)x2y + xy2
= -4x2y + xy2
It has 2 terms. It is a binomial.
- ma2b - (m + n)a2b2 + nab2
There are no like terms to combine. It has 3 terms.
- st2 - st + 1
There are no like terms to combine. It has 3 terms.
Hence, option 2 is the correct option.
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