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Answer: CSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the degree of the polynomial: 5x to the power of 5 + 2x to the power of 4 + 4x to the power of 3 + 3x to the power of 2?
What is the degree of the polynomial: 5x to the power of 5 + 2x to the power of 4 + 4x to the power of 3 + 3x to the power of 2?
A.
10
B.
6
C.✓ Correct
5
D.
7
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. The highest power of x is 5, so the degree is 5.
Why others are wrong:
A: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
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