The problem asks for the degree of the equation $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$. The tip states that the degree of an equation is determined by the highest exponent of the variable $x$.

1. Problem Description

The problem asks for the degree of the equation $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$. The tip states that the degree of an equation is determined by the highest exponent of the variable $x$.

2. Solution Steps

The given equation is $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$.

The terms in the equation are $x^2$, $-5x$, and $6$.

The exponents of $x$ in these terms are 2, 1, and 0, respectively. (Since $6 = 6x^0$).

The highest exponent of $x$ is

2. Therefore, the degree of the equation is

2. An equation with degree 2 is called a quadratic equation or an equation of the second degree.

3. Final Answer

Ecuación de segundo grado