Question

Find the degree of each algebraic expression


`pq + {p}^(2) q - {p}^(2) {q}^(2)`

`{2y}^(2) z + 10yz`
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The degree of an algebraic expression is the largest exponent of the variable present. In expressions with multiple variables, the exponents of each variables are added.

First Expression;

pq: Degree = 1 + 1 = 2

p²q: Degree = 2 + 1 = 3

p²q²: Degree = 2 + 2 = 4

The degree of this expression is 4

Second Expression;

2y²z: Degree = 2 + 1 = 3

10yz: Degree = 1 + 1 = 2

The degree of this expression is 3