Set 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)

**Choice C is the best answer.** The highest power of x is 3, so the degree is 3.

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

What is the degree of the polynomial: 4x to the power of 3 + 2x to the power of 2 + 1x + 5?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. The highest power of x is 3, so the degree is 3.

Why others are wrong:

A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

B: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.