PolynomialDegree
PolynomialDegree
PolynomialDegree[ expr ] determines the degree of a polynomial.
Usages
PolynomialDegree[ expr ]
PolynomialDegree[ expr ] determines the degree of expr (as long as it's a polynomial).
| Example | in | reduced |
|---|---|---|
The degree of x^3+3x^2-4x. |
PolynomialDegree[x^3+3x^2-4x] |
3 |
PolynomialDegree[ expr, var ]
PolynomialDegree[ expr, var ] determines the degree of the variable var in expr (as long as expr is a polynomial).
| Example | in | reduced |
|---|---|---|
The degree of x in ax^3+3bx^2-4cx+2d. |
PolynomialDegree[ax^3+3bx^2-4cx+2d] |
3 |