A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (like (x)) and coefficients (numbers), combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication, where variables are raised to non-negative integer powers. For example,
3x2+2x−53x^2 + 2x - 53x^2 + 2x - 5
is a polynomial. It can have one or more terms, and the degree is the highest power of the variable (e.g., degree 2 in the example).
Polynomials are used in algebra, calculus, and many applied fields to model relationships and solve equations.