Introduction to Quadratic Equations and Polynomials
The degree of...
Question
The degree of the polynomial f(x)=(x2−1)(x−3) is
A
3.0
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B
3.00
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C
03
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D
3
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Solution
Given: f(x)=(x2−1)(x−3) ⇒f(x)=x3−3x2−x+3
The degree of a polynomial is the highest of the power of the variable with non-zero coefficients. ⇒Degreef(x)=3.