Question

What is the degree of the polynomial −2x2y4−12z ?

A)1


B)2


C)4


D)6

Answer 1

This is a 6th degree polynomial

Explanation:

To find this, we need to add the exponents together of the largest term. The largest term in this equation is -2x^2y^4. So we add the exponents together.

2 + 4 = 6

Agreed with 'Mr. Gumby' above.

Answer 2

This is a 6th degree polynomial

Explanation:

To find this, we need to add the exponents together of the largest term. The largest term in this equation is -2x^2y^4. So we add the exponents together.

2 + 4 = 6