Polynomials Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a degree and give an example?
A
The highest power of a term in a polynomial eg: 3x^5+6x^4-6
The degree is 5
2
Q
What is an example of a polynomial?
A
3×5 + 624 - 6.
3
Q
What is the degree of the polynomial?
A
The degree is the highest power, which is 5.
4
Q
What is the leading coefficient?
A
The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree, which is 3.
5
Q
What is the constant term?
A
The constant term (no variable) is -6.
6
Q
What is the leading term?
A
The leading term is the whole term with the highest degree, which is 3x^5.
