Posted by sql_lall

BUT, the degree is what power the unknown term (x) is raised to.
I think i need further clarification.

In 4x3 - 5x + 9 the term -5x has a degree of 1 because -5x = -5 * x1 Now you have stated that the degree is the power that the unknown term is raised to. But why are we suggesting that 9 = 9 * x0? Even though that is true why are we reforming the expression? Thanks for the help.