Combine like terms for:
0.3t3 - 5t2 + 21t
Evaluate the t3 terms:
0.3t3 ← There is only one t3 term
Evaluate the t2 terms:
-5t2 ← There is only one t2 term
Evaluate the t terms:
21t ← There is only one t term
Combine like terms
0.3t3 - 5t2 + 21t
Analyze the 3 terms of the polynomial 0.3t3 - 5t2 + 21t
Analyze Term 1
Term 1 is 0.3t3
Our coefficient/constant is 0.3
Our variable piece is t
Raise our variable to the power of 3
Analyze Term 2
Term 2 is -5t2
Our coefficient/constant is -5
Our variable piece is t
Raise our variable to the power of 2
Analyze Term 3
Term 3 is 21t
Our coefficient/constant is 21
Our variable piece is t
No exponent exists for this term
Determine the Degree of the Polynomial:
Highest exponent for t = 3
