Question

What is the degree of x^5 - 4x + 2?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 5

Answer 1

It’s 5. Because it’s the greatest exponent.
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Answer 2

D. 5

Explanation:

x^5 - 4x + 2

The degree of the polynomial is the degree of the highest term

x^5: 5th

4x: 1st

2: 0

So the degree of the polynomial is degree 5