ynomials: Classifying,
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2. Classify the polynomial
\[
17 k^{12}+20 k^{3} a^{3}-17 k^{2} a^{2}
\]
Monomial
Binomial
Trinomial
Other polynomial
Answer: Trinomial
Step 1 :Identify the given polynomial: \( 17k^{12} + 20k^{3}a^{3} - 17k^{2}a^{2} \)
Step 2 :Count the number of terms: 3 (trinomial)
Step 3 :Answer: Trinomial