8. Is the given expression a polynomial or not? Justify your answer

Solution:

The given expression is 8

We can write it as 8x⁰

Here 8 = 8x⁰

As x power is 0 which is a whole number, 8 is a polynomial

Therefore, 8 is a polynomial.

✦ Try This: 12. Is the given expression a polynomial or not? Justify your answer

The given expression is 12

We can write it as 12x⁰

Here 12 = 12x⁰

As x power is 0 which is a whole number, 12 is a polynomial

Therefore, 12 is a polynomial.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths Exercise 2.2 Problem 1(i)

Summary:

Polynomials are types of expressions. The expression 8 is a polynomial as the power 0 is a whole number

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