Question

Find the degree of the polynomial (x-1)(x+1)(x-2)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-1)(x+1)(x-2)

Multiplying the first two terms

(x^2 +1x-1x-1)(x-2)

(x^2-1)(x-2)

(x^3-2x^2-1x+2)

=x^3 - 2x^2-1x+2

Highest degree is the highest power

=3