The difference between an algebraic expression and a polynomial is:

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

The exponents of polynomial terms are whole numbers while that of algebraic expressions are not.

The exponents of algebraic expression terms are whole numbers while that of polynomials are not.

The constant term is absent in algebraic expression while it is present in polynomials.

None of the above

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

The exponents of polynomial terms are whole numbers, which distinguishes them from algebraic expressions.
While that of algebraic expressions are not.
For instance, A polynomial is expressed as :

a n x n + a n − 1 x n − 1 + … … a 0 x 0

where'

n

' is a whole number.
In contrast, an algebraic expression's exponents can have any real value, making

x

a mathematical expression rather than a polynomial.
Since

x 12

has

12

has an exponent.
The
Ans: is because exponents of algebraic expressions are not whole numbers while those of polynomial terms are.
Hence, option (1) is the correct Ans:.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

🔥 Start Your JEE/NEET Prep at Just ₹1999 / month - Limited Offer! Check Now!

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET