what is the rule to finding the degree of a polynomial?

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The degree is equal to the largest exponent.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

If you have a multivariable polynomial, then the degree is equal to the largest sum of exponents among the terms

anonymous · Answer

very simple, it's just the highest power found in the equation. For example this :

x^5 - 54x^3 + 20 x^2 -1 = y

Is a 5th degree polynomial. Now this :

2^6x^4+3^5x^2+4 = y

Is a 4th degree equation. It's the highest exponent on the variable

anonymous · Answer

ok wait

anonymous · Answer

2 x^3 y^4 - 7 x^2 Y^3 the rule of the largest expo. changes here right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The sum of the exponents of the first term is: 3+4 = 7

The sum of the exponents of the second term is: 2+3 = 5


The largest sum is 7. So the degree of the polynomial is 7.

anonymous · Answer

Ah, didn't remember that myself, thanks Jim!

anonymous · Answer

like < > ok thank you