Degree Command

Degree( <Polynomial> )

Gives the degree of a polynomial (in the main variable).

Example:

Degree[x^4 + 2 x^2] yields 4

CAS Syntax

Degree( <Polynomial> )

Gives the degree of a polynomial (in the main variable or monomial).

Example:

• Degree[x^4 + 2 x^2] yields 4
• Degree[x^6 y^3 + 2 x^2 y^3] yields 9

Degree( <Polynomial>, <Variable> )

Gives the degree of a polynomial in the given variable.

Example:

• Degree[x^4 y^3 + 2 x^2 y^3, x] yields 4
• Degree[x^4 y^3 + 2 x^2 y^3, y] yields 3