Question

Enter the degree of the polynomial below.

5х^5 + 8х^2 + 2х - 3x^9 - 8x^4 - 4х^5

A. 9
B. 6
C. 8
D. 5

Answer 1

choice A. 9 is the degree.

Explanation:

5х^5 + 8х^2 + 2х - 3x^9 - 8x^4 - 4х^5

to find the degree of this polynomial, you must look for the highest number in the exponent.

Here it appears to be 9 in the -3x^9 term