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