SOLUTION: how do i find the degree of a polynomial. i dont understand. i need details please. ~ash

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Question 65920: how do i find the degree of a polynomial. i dont understand. i need details please.
~ash
Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
By the degree of a polynomial we mean the highest exponent in that polynomial.
For example consider the polynomial, x^6 + 2x^4 - 18
The degree of this is 6.
The degree of x + 90 is 1.
Hope you got it,
Good Luck!!!