@zairaluver Actually, in order to find the degree of this polynomial you have to add the exponents on both of the variables. So the degree of xy would be 2.
@mathlablady That's incorrect. The answer is simply that there is no degree to an expression like xy. The degree is supposed to be for a single variable; the introduction of another variable gets rid of the whole point of having degrees.
@ultranotadork Before you attempt to correct someone you should always look up your information to make sure your argument is valid. According to the Harper Collins Mathematics Dictionary (HarperCollins, 1991), degree is defined as "the highest power or sum of powers in any one term."
what grade are you supose to learn the degree of polynimoals in?
Amysbestfreind 1 year ago
@Amysbestfreind It depends but usually it is a prealgebra topic.
mathlablady 1 year ago
What grade should people be learning this in?
Amysbestfreind 1 year ago
now i understand it more..
but i 'll ask you a question, what if youll find the degree of this given example:
xy .. what would be the degree is it zero??
zairaluver 2 years ago
@zairaluver Actually, in order to find the degree of this polynomial you have to add the exponents on both of the variables. So the degree of xy would be 2.
mathlablady 1 year ago
@mathlablady THanks for that comment. you helped me a lot
guitarkid51 1 year ago
@mathlablady That's incorrect. The answer is simply that there is no degree to an expression like xy. The degree is supposed to be for a single variable; the introduction of another variable gets rid of the whole point of having degrees.
ultranotadork 1 year ago
@ultranotadork Before you attempt to correct someone you should always look up your information to make sure your argument is valid. According to the Harper Collins Mathematics Dictionary (HarperCollins, 1991), degree is defined as "the highest power or sum of powers in any one term."
mathlablady 1 year ago