Chapter 8.1, Problem 17P

Write each polynomial in standard form. Then name each polynomial based on its degree and number of terms.

$9x^3$

To determine

To write: the given polynomial in the standard form.

Answer to Problem 17P

Standard form $9x^3$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The polynomial $9x^3$

To find the given polynomial in standard form, rearrange the terms according to decreasing order of power of x , but here one term so write as it.

  $9x^3$

This is the required standard form.

To determine

To write: the degree and number of terms of given polynomial.

Answer to Problem 17P

Degree of the polynomial is 3 and number of terms is 1.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The polynomial $9x^3$

The degree is the highest power of polynomial. Here highest power is 3 therefore degree is 3. And count the terms then find here 1 term.