Is " x^2 " a polynomial. Thanks I.E.
L lihinii New member Joined Aug 18, 2010 Messages 11 Sep 14, 2010 #1 Is " x^2 " a polynomial. Thanks I.E.
mmm4444bot Super Moderator Joined Oct 6, 2005 Messages 10,962 Sep 14, 2010 #2 Yes. It is a polynomial consisting of one term; in other words, it's also a monomial. It is a second-degree polynomial. The leading (and the only) coefficient is 1.
Yes. It is a polynomial consisting of one term; in other words, it's also a monomial. It is a second-degree polynomial. The leading (and the only) coefficient is 1.
L lihinii New member Joined Aug 18, 2010 Messages 11 Sep 18, 2010 #3 Thanks so much for clearing the doubt sir