Find the Degree x

Problem

x2−10*x+24=0

Solution

1. Identify the type of equation. This is a polynomial equation in the form a*xn+b*x(n−1)+⋯+k=0

2. Determine the degree of the polynomial. The degree of a polynomial is the highest power (exponent) of the variable x that appears in the expression.

3. Observe the exponents in the expression x2−10*x+24 The terms have exponents of 2 1 and 0 respectively.

4. Conclude that the highest exponent is 2

Final Answer

Degree=2

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