5 Questions
Which operations are involved in a polynomial expression?
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
What is the degree of an nth degree polynomial?
The highest power of the variable in the polynomial
What is the definition of the degree of a polynomial?
The highest power of the variable in the polynomial
Which of the following is an example of an nth degree polynomial?
$2x^3 + 5x^2 - 3x + 1$
What is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial $3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5$?
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Study Notes
Polynomial Expressions
- A polynomial expression involves only three operations: addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Degree of a Polynomial
- The degree of an nth degree polynomial is n.
- The degree of a polynomial is defined as the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.
Examples of Polynomials
- An example of an nth degree polynomial is a polynomial with the variable raised to the power of n.
Degree of a Specific Polynomial
- The highest power of the variable in the polynomial $3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5$ is 4, making it a 4th degree polynomial.
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