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Answer: BSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the degree of the polynomial: 1x to the power of 3 + 2x?
What is the degree of the polynomial: 1x to the power of 3 + 2x?
A.
1
B.✓ Correct
3
C.
5
D.
2
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. The highest power of x is 3, so the degree is 3.
Why others are wrong:
A: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.