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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the degree of the polynomial? 6ax3 - 5ax + 9ab3 A. 6 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

The degree of a multivariable polynomial is equal to the largest sum of exponents In this case, the largest sum is 4 since the exponents for 6ax^3 and 9ab^3 are 1 and 3, which add to 4 So the answer is B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c : 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its actually b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

r u sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

very

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes, add the exponents and you'll find it's B

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

i think you're mistaking it for the coefficient

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i am sure

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