Fourth-Degree Term

Definition

The fourth-degree term of a polynomial represents the term with the highest power of x equal to 4.

Related terms

Coefficient:

In mathematics, a coefficient is a constant factor that multiplies or scales another quantity. For example, in 3x^2, 3 is the coefficient.

Polynomial:

A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Term: In mathematics, a term refers to each individual component in an expression separated by + or - signs. For example, in 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 7, there are three terms