How do you find the degree of 3x-8?

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marfre
Jul 11, 2017

Degree = 1

Explanation:

The degree of a polynomial is based on the highest exponent on the variable. Usually you would put the polynomial in descending order (highest exponent first, etc.)

Given: 3x - 8

The exponent is implicit, meaning the 1 on the x is inferred: 3x^1 - 8

If you have a polynomial: 5x + 4x^3 -x^2 + 9.

Putting the polynomial in descending order:" "4x^3 -x^2 + 5x + 9

It would have degree = 3, because the 4x^3 term has an exponent of 3

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