Question

State the degree of the given polynomial:
7x7 – 8x6 – 5x5 – 9

Answer 1

7

Answer 2

degree of polynomial = largest exponent


Since the largest exponent is 7, the degree is 7

Answer 3

Degree is the highest power of the variable present in the polynomial.. Hence it is 7 here..

Answer 4

i'd say 7 and an infinitesimal decimal