Logic and Mathematical Language

Degree of a Polynomial

The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of any of its monomials.

Examples

The degree of the monomial 10a7b3c2 is 12, since: 7 + 3 + 2 = 12. The degree of the polynomial 4x² − 7x + 15  is 2. The degree of the polynomial 6x3y2 − x2y4 + 2xy + 3 is 6.

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