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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the degree of the depressed polynomial that is the result of dividing x^5+3x^4-16x-48 by one of its first-degree binomial factors? a. 5 c. 3 b. 4 d. 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5-1 = 4.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the highest degree, in this case 5, subtract 1, as you are dividing by a first degree factor.

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