Set 4: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)

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

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

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

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

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

Why others are wrong:

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

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

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