# degree of a polynomial

## Calculus degree

Calculus in processing ... please wait

### Function : degree

#### Summary :

The degree function calculates online the degree of a polynomial.

degree online

#### Description :

The computer is able to calculate online the degree of a polynomial.

# Calculating the degree of a polynomial

The calculator may be used to determine the degree of a polynomial.

To obtain the degree of a polynomial defined by the following expression x^3+x^2+1, enter : degree(x^3+x^2+1) after calculation, the result 3 is returned.

# Calculating the degree of a polynomial with symbolic coefficients

The calculator is also able to calculate the degree of a polynomial that uses letters as coefficients.

To obtain the degree of a polynomial defined by the following expression : ax^2+bx+c enter degree(ax^2+bx+c) after calculation, result 2 is returned.

The degree function calculates online the degree of a polynomial.

#### Syntax :

degree(polynomial)

#### Examples :

degree(x^3+x^2+1), returns 3

Calculate online with degree (degree of a polynomial)