Set 2: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)

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

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

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

✓ Correct

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: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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

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