Degree of a polynomial:
|
Example |
Main Coefficient |
Degree |
Cure type |
|
3x4 + 5x3 + (-7)x + 4 |
3 |
4 |
Any |
|
x8 + 9x2 + (-2)x |
1 |
8 |
Any |
|
-5x2 + 1 |
-5 |
2 |
Parabola |
|
7x + 2 |
7 |
1 |
Line |
|
8 |
8 |
0 |
Point |