Set 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)

**Choice B is the best answer.** The highest power of x is 2, so the degree is 2.

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

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

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. The highest power of x is 2, so the degree is 2.

Why others are wrong:

A: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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