Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Polynomials in Several Variables - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 375: 3

Answer

The coefficient is $a$ and the degree is $n+m$

Work Step by Step

The monomial $ax^n y^m$ is a monomial with two variables. Thus, the coefficient is $a$ and the degree is $n+m$.
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