Question

Classy the polynomial 5x^2+4x-2 by degree

Answer 1

This is a second degree polynomial.

Explanation:

You classify the polynomial by the highest number of powers in the biggest term. 5x^2 is the largest term and there is a power of 2. Therefore it is a second degree polynomial.

Answer 2

5x^2+4x-2 This is a second degree polynomial since the largest exponent is x^2