Determining Components and Degree (1.7.1)

Question 1

Polynomial:

Answer 1

A sum or difference of terms that are products of numbers and variables raised to powers.

Question 2

Coefficient:

Answer 2

A number multiplying with a variable.

Question 3

The degree of a polynomial:

Answer 3

The degree of a polynomial in one variable is equal to the largest exponent used in the polynomial.

Question 4

Where can there not be a variable in a polynomial?

Answer 4

In the denominator of a polynomial.