Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 323: 6

Answer

$n$.

Work Step by Step

The degree of a function of variables is the highest power of the function, hence here if $a\ne0$, the degree of $ax^n$ is $n$.
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