Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
For , write the coefficient of , the coefficient of , the constant term and the degree.
A polynomial in has only whole-number powers of . Its degree is the highest power, and the coefficients are the numbers in front of the powers. The value is found by putting .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. . The term is , so the coefficient is .
Step 2. . There is no term, so its coefficient is .
Step 3. The constant and the degree. The constant term is , and the highest power is .
Answer: , , and degree .
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