SOLUTION: Does p(x) mean a polynomial p in the variable x or a polynomial p in x?

Question 977383: Does p(x) mean a polynomial p in the variable x or a polynomial p in x?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Does p(x) mean a polynomial p in the variable x or a polynomial p in x?
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It's a polynomial in the variable x, or a function in the variable x.
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A polynomial in x is the same thing, just a "shorthand" way of saying it.
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It's like saying "solve for x" vs. "solve for the variable x."
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