What is the difference between a term and a factor Also if a

What is the difference between a term and a factor? Also, if a polynomial function is a function of x and y then how does one determine its degree?

Solution

Terms are separated by addition or subtraction

Factors are separated by multiplication or division.

Thedegree of each term in a polynomial in x and y is the sum of the exponents in each term and the degree of the polynomial is the largest such sum.