How do you find the degree of # F(x) = 5 + 2x + 3x^2 + 4x^3#?

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Meave60
Oct 14, 2015

This is a #"3rd"# degree equation.

Explanation:

#f(x)=5+2x+3x^2+4x^3#

Arrange the terms in descending order of power.

#f(x)=4x^3+3x^2+2x+5#

The degree of the equation refers to the highest power (exponent).

The term #4x^3# has the highest power, which is #3#, so this is a #"3rd"# degree equation.

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