Question

Find the degree of the polynomial: a^3+3a^2−5a

Answer 1

The degree of the polynomial is 3

Explanation:

Given:

`a^3+3a^2-5a`

To Find:

The degree of the polynomial= ?

Solution:

The degree of the polynomial is the value of the greatest exponent of any expression (except the constant ) in the polynomial. To find the degree all that you have to do is find the largest exponent in the polynomial

Here in the given polynomial

`a^3+3a^2- 5a`

The terms are

`a^3`

`3a^2`

`5a`

The term
`a^3` has the largest exponent of 3

Note: The degree of the polynomial does not depend on coefficients of the terms