How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

Emerson Barnes

Emerson Barnes

Answered question

2022-01-27

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

Answer & Explanation

Karli Kaiser

Karli Kaiser

Beginner2022-01-28Added 9 answers

Explanation:
The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest power of x in the polynomial
f(x)=2x53x2+4
The highest power of x in f(x) is 5.
Hence, degree of f(x)=5
Apolynomial with only a constant, e.g. P(x)=5 has a degree of 0 as 5=5x0
portafilses

portafilses

Beginner2022-01-29Added 13 answers

Explanation:
ab2+a2b3a3b1
To find the degree of the polynomial, you first have to identify each term [term is for example ab2], so to find the degree of each term you add the exponents.
EX: ab2=a1b2=1+2=3 - Degree of 3
Highest degree is 5a2b3=2+3=5

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