Question

What is the degree of 5xyz​

Answer 1

First, just to recap, a degree of a polynomial is the highest power that it is raised to.

For example, 2x^4 + 3x - 7, is a 4th degree polynomial.

5xyz is a has a degree of 3, since the highest power that it is raised to is to the power of 1, and has 3 terms.

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Answer 2

3

Explanation:

Add up the exponents of the variables

5xyz​ = 1+1+1 = 3

The degree is 3