Q16. - Algebra 2

Question

Determine whether the expression $3z^2-5z+11$  is a polynomial. If it is a polynomial state the degree of the polynomial.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The expression $3z^2-5z+11$  is a polynomial of degree 2 .

Step 1. Write down the given information.

The given expression is$3z^2-5z+11$  .

Step 2. Calculation.

The degree and leading coefficient of the given polynomial $5x^6-8x^2$  are stated as:

The given expression is a polynomial in one variable and it has three unlike terms. Therefore, by concept of polynomial, the given expression is a polynomial and it has degree 2 .

Step 3. Conclusion.

The expression  $3z^2-5z+11$ is a polynomial of degree  2.