Write the degree of each of the following polynomials:

 (i) 5x3+4x2+7x

Solution:

The highest power of the variable in a polynomial is the degree of the polynomial.

Here, 5x3+4x2+7x = 5x3+4x2+7x1

The powers of the variable x are: 3, 2, 1

the degree of 5x3+4x2+7x is 3 as 3 is the highest power of x in the equation.

(ii) 4–y2

Solution:

The highest power of the variable in a polynomial is the degree of the polynomial.

Here, in 4–y2,

The power of the variable y is 2

the degree of 4–y2 is 2 as 2 is the highest power of y in the equation.

(iii) 5t–√7

Solution:

The highest power of the variable in a polynomial is the degree of the polynomial.

Here, in 5t–√7 ,

The power of the variable t is: 1

the degree of 5t–√7 is 1 as 1 is the highest power of y in the equation.

(iv) 3

Solution:

The highest power of the variable in a polynomial is the degree of the polynomial.

Here, 3 = 3×1 = 3× x0

The power of the variable here is: 0

the degree of 3 is 0.