Question

can you tell me if i am right with this answer?
it asks:
State the degree of the following polynomial: -2x^4y + xy – y ...
I put 4... if it is wrong please let me know why thanks

Answer 1

That's a good answer, but notice you have x and y as variables.

Answer 2

Since you have 2 variables, you need to add the exponents over each variable for each term

Answer 3

So for -2x^4y, which is really -2x^4y^1, add the exponents to get 4+1 = 5

The degree will be equal to the largest sum.

Answer 4

which is -2 ?

Answer 5

no its 5 ?

Answer 6

good, the degree is 5

Answer 7

thank you for helping me understand it.. i am likeing this ( only for today) .. smiling.. again thanks. :)

Answer 8

you're welcome