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Which operations are involved in a polynomial expression?
Which operations are involved in a polynomial expression?
What is the degree of an nth degree polynomial?
What is the degree of an nth degree polynomial?
What is the definition of the degree of a polynomial?
What is the definition of the degree of a polynomial?
Which of the following is an example of an nth degree polynomial?
Which of the following is an example of an nth degree polynomial?
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What is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial $3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5$?
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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Test your understanding of nth degree polynomials with this quiz! Learn about the general form and solve examples to solidify your knowledge.
