Polynomial Power

A polynomial is an expression consisting of indeterminates and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and positive-integer powers of variables.

An example of a polynomial with a single indeterminate is $x^2 - 4x + 7$.

An example of a polynomial with three indeterminates is $x^3 + 2xyz^2 - yz + 1$.

<p>Polynomials appear in many areas of mathematics and science. They are used to form polynomial equations, define polynomial functions, approximate other functions in calculus and numerical analysis, and construct polynomial rings and algebraic varieties in advanced mathematics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polynomial equations are used to encode a wide range of problems, from elementary word problems to complicated scientific problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers