4x^3 + x
Definition
4x^3 + x represents a polynomial function with terms involving powers of x. The highest power is 3, and the coefficients are 4 and 1 for each term respectively.
Analogy
Imagine 4x^3 + x as a tower made up of blocks where each block represents an 'x'. In this case, there are four blocks stacked on top of each other with three blocks in each layer. Additionally, one extra block is placed at the bottom.
Related terms
Polynomial: A mathematical expression consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer powers multiplied by coefficients.
Degree: The highest exponent present in any term within a polynomial determines its degree.
Coefficient: A coefficient refers to the numerical value multiplying the variable(s) in a term.
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