Question

In the polynomial 3x^4−3x^3+6x^2−3x+6, which term would represent the hundreds place, if this were an integer?

-3x
6
-3x^3
6x^2

Would it be 6x^2?

If not can it be explained how to figure this out?

Answer 1

I suspect we are talking about a base 10 system
1 = 1*10^0
10 = 1 * 10^1
100 = 1 * 10^2
1000 = 1*10^3 etc
so if that is it then the number is
3*10^4−3*10^3+6*10^2−3*10^1+6 *10^0
so yes, 6x is in the 6*10^2 or hundreds spot

Answer 2

Thanks :)