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A polynomial can be classified based on its degree, which represents the highest power of the variable in the expression. The following word bank can be used to classify polynomials based on their degree:
- Linear: degree 1
- Quadratic: degree 2
- Cubic: degree 3
- Quartic: degree 4
- Quintic: degree 5
- Sextic: degree 6
- etc.
For example, if a polynomial has the highest power of the variable as 3, it can be classified as a cubic polynomial. Therefore, we can determine the classification of a polynomial by identifying its degree based on the highest power of the variable involved.