Lesson: Degree and Coefficient of Polynomials Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to determine the degree of a polynomial and use the terminology associated with polynomials, such as terms, coefficients, and constants.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

understand and use the terminology used to describe polynomials,
identify a polynomial expression,
find the degree of a given polynomial,
identify the coefficient of a polynomial term,
identify the number of terms in a polynomial.

Lesson Video

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Determine the degree of .

Q2:

Determine the coefficient and the degree of .

Q3:

If the degree of is the same as that of , what is the value of ?