Question
degree of -6mn^2
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The expression \(-6mn^2\) is a monomial, which consists of the coefficient \(-6\) and the variables \(m\) and \(n\) raised to certain powers.
To find the degree of the monomial, you sum the exponents of the variables. In this case:
- The exponent of \(m\) is 1 (since \(m\) can be written as \(m^1\)).
- The exponent of \(n\) is 2 (as indicated by \(n^2\)).
Now, add these exponents together:
\[
1 + 2 = 3
\]
Thus, the degree of the expression \(-6mn^2\) is **3**.
To find the degree of the monomial, you sum the exponents of the variables. In this case:
- The exponent of \(m\) is 1 (since \(m\) can be written as \(m^1\)).
- The exponent of \(n\) is 2 (as indicated by \(n^2\)).
Now, add these exponents together:
\[
1 + 2 = 3
\]
Thus, the degree of the expression \(-6mn^2\) is **3**.