Question

The degree of a polynomial is

• A. the highest value of coefficient among all terms in the given polynomial.
• B. the lowest value of coefficient among all terms in the given polynomial.
• C. the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.
• D. the lowest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

Answer 1

The correct option is C the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.
For example:
The degree of the polynomial $7x^2+102x$ is 2.
The degree of the polynomial $19x^6+3x^4$ is 6.