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Answer: ASet 4: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the degree of the polynomial: 1x to the power of 2 + 1x?
What is the degree of the polynomial: 1x to the power of 2 + 1x?
A.✓ Correct
2
B.
1
C.
4
D.
3
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. The highest power of x is 2, so the degree is 2.
Why others are wrong:
B: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.