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Yes. If we don't see an exponent, the exponent is understood to be one. Just like if we don't see a sign, the sign is assumed to be positive. This in no way constricts or limits the variable. The variable can still be anything at all. But assumptions like this are part of mathematics. How tedious would it be to have to write "x1" for each x? In any case, x1 = x so it is almost pointless.
Yes, because if the variable (hypothetically speaking) is 1 (and it can be any number in the world, but 1 is an example), and the exponent (power) is 1, there is only one number to multiply, therefore, the number can only be by itself. If it is squared (to the second power) then you multiply the variable against itself (in this case, 1 X 1), but if the variable doesn't have an exponent, it is assumed to be to the power of one. Take the number 2, for example. If 2 is the variable, x, and x is alone, and you multiply how big the number is of the exponent, and because there is none, it is to the first power.
X squared looks like this: x X x
X (a.k.a. x to the first power) looks like this: x
If there is no exponent, you only multiply what is there, which there is only one variable, so it is assumed to be to the first power. If it were squared, or to the second power as demonstrated above, you would multiply x by itself. If you count the variables in the equation, x squared has two x's, while x alone has only one x in the equation. Because there is only one x, and the exponent represents how many of that number (in this case, x) you multiply by itself, x is assumed to be to the first power, or to the power of one.
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What is done to a variable represent an unknown quantity?
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What is the degree of a polynomial having one term and single variable?
It depends on the power to which the single variable is raised in that one term.
How can you determine the type of solution from observing an equation?
you first look at the varaibles and their power if there is more than one variable then you will have how ever many variables there are that's how many separate answers there will be also, if you have a number to the power or 2 then there will be two answers for that ONE variable... if you have a number to the power of 8 then you will have eight answers for the one variable.
Can a polynomial have a variable exponent?
No. An expression can have a variable exponent (for instance, 2 to the power x, or x to the power y), but that is no longer a polynomial.
What does degree mean in math terms?
degree is the power of variable.. in polynomial it is the highest power of the variable, in differential equations it is the highest derivative, etc..
What is done to a variable to represent an unknown variable?
A variable is usually assumed to represent an unknown quantity. You don't need to "do" anything special to your variable.
What is a variable constant in science?
It is a variable which, under processes of the experiment or study, does not change or is assumed constant.
What is done to a variable to represent unknown quantity?
A variable is usually assumed to represent an unknown quantity. You don't need to "do" anything special to your variable.
What is done to variable to represent an unknown quantity?
A variable is usually assumed to represent an unknown quantity. You don't need to "do" anything special to your variable.
How many zeros can you have in an algebraic function?
For an algebraic function in one variable, as many as the highest power of the variable.
What is done to a variable represent an unknown quantity?
define
What is the degree of a polynomial having one term and single variable?
It depends on the power to which the single variable is raised in that one term.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of variable power supply?
A: A variable power supply has no disadvantage since it can replace a fix power supply. The disadvantage will rest with the additional cost to make one.
How can you determine the type of solution from observing an equation?
you first look at the varaibles and their power if there is more than one variable then you will have how ever many variables there are that's how many separate answers there will be also, if you have a number to the power or 2 then there will be two answers for that ONE variable... if you have a number to the power of 8 then you will have eight answers for the one variable.
Does an equation have one true solution?
-- If the equation has only one variable (like 'x' or 'y'), and the only power of the variable anywhere in the equation is '1', then the equation has one solution. -- If the variable appears raised to powers higher than '1', then there are as many solutions as the highest power of the variable. -- If the equation has two or more variables, then there are an infinite number of solutions.
What does 'to the nth power' mean?
This means that your power is a variable. Just like your regular term can be a variable the power can also be a variable. Ex. 3n 7n 2357n
Where can one purchase a variable DC power supply?
You can purchase a variable DC power supply online from retailers such as Amazon. Once on the website, type "Variable D/C Power Supply" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the items.
