GRADE 9 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 2

Polynomials

A polynomial combines constant terms and nonnegative integer powers of variables.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A polynomial combines constant terms and nonnegative integer powers of variables.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Find degree of 4x³ + x² − 2

  1. Step 1: Highest exponent is 3.

Final answer: 3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Degree of 7y⁵ + 1

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5

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