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For example <math>5x^2+3y-8</math> | For example <math>5x^2+3y-8</math> | ||
'''Variable:''' An alphabet which is used to represent the unknown value. Here <math>x</math> | '''Variable:''' An alphabet which is used to represent the unknown value. Here <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> are variables. | ||
'''Coefficient:''' A number which is multiplied with the variable. Here <math>5 ,3 </math> are coefficients | '''Coefficient:''' A number which is multiplied with the variable. Here <math>5 ,3 </math> are coefficients | ||
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'''Constant''': Term which does not change. Here <math>8</math> is a constant. | '''Constant''': Term which does not change. Here <math>8</math> is a constant. | ||
'''Exponent | '''Exponent :''' An exponent refers to the number of times a number is multiplied by itself. Here <math>2</math> is an exponent. | ||
Example: <math>4x^2+3x+5=0</math> | Example: <math>4x^2+3x+5=0</math> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:12, 14 May 2024
In Mathematics, a polynomial is defined as an algebraic expression which consists of variables, coefficients, and mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
Terms of Polynomial
A polynomial is an algebraic expression which has two or more algebraic terms. It has variables, constants, coefficients, exponents and operators.
For example
Variable: An alphabet which is used to represent the unknown value. Here and are variables.
Coefficient: A number which is multiplied with the variable. Here are coefficients
Operator: Operator may be either addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), etc.. Here are operators
Constant: Term which does not change. Here is a constant.
Exponent : An exponent refers to the number of times a number is multiplied by itself. Here is an exponent.
Example:
| Variable | Coefficient | Operator | Constant | Exponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |