Question

What is the degree of the monomial?
a. 6x2
b. −x3y3
c. 7x

Answer 1

a. 2

b. 6

c. 1

Explanation:

The degree is the highest exponent on the variable in an expression

a. 2

b. 6

Both x and y have exponents of 3. To determine the degree, add the exponents together. 3+3=6

c. 1

When no exponent is present on the variable, it is always 1.