Consider the polynomial 3x3 – 2x + 7. 1) How many terms does this polynomial have?
2) What is the coefficient of the second term?

A

1) The polynomial has three terms.
2) The coefficient of the second term is – 2.

B

1) The polynomial has five terms.
2) The coefficient of the second term is -2.

C

1) The polynomial has three terms.
2) The coefficient of the second term is x.

D

1) The polynomial has five terms.
2) The coefficient of the second term is x.