The degree of a polynomial is the highest term with a non-zero coefficient in a polynomial.

State the degree of the given polynomial.

7x-4x^4 + 7x^2-6

the degree is 4

Can someone tell me if this is correct?

Question

The degree of a polynomial is the highest term with a non-zero coefficient in a polynomial.

State the degree of the given polynomial.

7x-4x^4 + 7x^2-6  

the degree is 4

Can someone tell me if this is correct?

anonymous · Answer

Yes it is..

anonymous · Answer

Degree is the highest power of variable like x, y etc etc..

Here highest power is 4..

So, Degree is 4 here..

anonymous · Answer

thank you! I just wanted to make sure I understood this correctly :)