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

In a zero polynomial, the coefficient of zero is

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

The degree of the polynomial

large dpi{110} 5x^3-6x^3y+4y^2-8 is

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

The degree of the given polynomial   4x^{3}-1   is 

Right Option : B
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