Degree of a Polynomial


 
 
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Degree of a Polynomial

In a polynomial expression in one variable, the highest value of the exponent is called its degree of a polynomial.

Illustration: Find the degree of the polynomial ;;2x;+;3

Solution: It is a polynomial in x of degree 1.

Illustration: Find the degree of the polynomial

;2x^{2};-;3x;+frac{7}{5}

Solution: It is a polynomial in x of degree 2.

Illustration: Find the degree of the polynomial

 frac{2}{3}a^{3};-;frac{7}{2}a^{2};+;4 

Solution: It is a polynomial in a of degree 3.

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Question : 1

The sum of degrees of polynomials y^2+y-7 : and : -3y^2+10y^3is

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

The degree of a trinomial  ax^5-bx^4+c  in x is 

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

The difference of the degrees of the polynomials large large dpi{110}3x^2y^3+5xy^7-x^6 and : 3x^5-4x^3+2 is:

 

Right Option : B
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