Question

x^2-6x-16

State the degree of this polynomial

Answer 1

degree = largest exponent

Answer 2

@kenya.porter jim_thompson5910 gave you the best hint
can u do this now?

Answer 3

no sorry could you explain it a little more

Answer 4

What are the exponents in x^2-6x-16 ?

Answer 5

or better yet, what are the exponents in \[\Large x^2-6x-16 \]

Answer 6

x^2 and 6x

Answer 7

those are the first two terms, well sorta...

Answer 8

the exponents on those terms are 2 and 1

Answer 9

the largest exponent will be the degree

Answer 10

ok so its 2

Answer 11

yes, so the degree is 2

Answer 12

ok thank you i understand it now

Answer 13

alright that's great, you're welcome