Set 4: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)

**Choice D is the best answer.** The highest power of x is 4, so the degree is 4.

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

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

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. The highest power of x is 4, so the degree is 4.

Why others are wrong:

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

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

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