Polynomials in one variable are algebraic expressions that consist of terms in the form axn a x n where n is a non-negative (i.e. positive or zero) integer and a is a real number and is called the coefficient of the term. The degree of a polynomial in one variable is the largest exponent in the polynomial.
In mathematics, an algebraic expression is an expression built up from integer constants, variables, and the algebraic operations. For example, 3x² − 2xy + c is an algebraic expression. Since taking the square root is the same as raising to the power, is also an algebraic expression.
