The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of its terms.
The power of a term is the sum of the powers of all the variables in a term.
A polynomial is written starting with the greatest power in standard form.
In the first case, the power of the first term is 3, the power of the second is 3 (2 from x + 1 from y) but the power of x has decreased so it is the second term, and then so on.
In the second case, the power is starting form 2 and then increasing to 3. This is incorrect.
Therefore, Marcus' suggestion is correct.
Correct 33.246 to 2 significant figures:
the answer is 33 :)
Answer:
n = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Due to it being compounded semiannually, the total amount after n years should be 2000[1+(.086/2)]^2n = 3178. (A = p(1+r/n)^nt)
Hence, solving this equation:
(1+0.43)^2n = 3178/2000
1.43^2n = 1.589
2n = 2
n = 1