Math Problem Statement

Find the degree of the term -4x^3. Find the degree of the term 3x^5. Find the degree of the term -3. Find the degree of the term -2x^6. Find the degree of the polynomial -4x^3 + 3x^5 - 3 - 2x^6.

Solution

Let's go through the problems one by one:

  1. Find the degree of the term 4x3-4x^3:

    • The degree of a term is the exponent of the variable xx.
    • For the term 4x3-4x^3, the exponent of xx is 33.
    • Degree: 3.
  2. Find the degree of the term 3x53x^5:

    • Here, the exponent of xx is 55.
    • Degree: 5.
  3. Find the degree of the term 3-3:

    • This term does not contain a variable xx, so it is considered a constant.
    • The degree of a constant term is 00.
    • Degree: 0.
  4. Find the degree of the term 2x6-2x^6:

    • The exponent of xx is 66.
    • Degree: 6.
  5. Find the degree of the polynomial 4x3+3x532x6-4x^3 + 3x^5 - 3 - 2x^6:

    • The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree among its terms.
    • The degrees of the terms are 33, 55, 00, and 66, so the highest degree is 66.
    • Degree of the polynomial: 6.

Would you like further details or explanations for any of these? Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the degree of the polynomial 2x47x2+52x^4 - 7x^2 + 5?
  2. If a term is 5x95x^9, what is its degree?
  3. What is the degree of the term 7y2-7y^2?
  4. Can a constant term have a degree higher than 0?
  5. How does the degree of a polynomial help in determining its end behavior?

Tip: The degree of a polynomial tells you the highest power of the variable, which is critical in understanding its general shape and behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Degree
Exponents

Formulas

Degree of a polynomial term is the highest exponent of the variable in the term

Theorems

Polynomial degree theorem: The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of any term in the polynomial

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9