Question

Choose the correct classification of 2x+10x^2−x^3 by number of terms and by degree.

Third degree trinomial

Fourth degree trinomial

Sixth degree polynomial

First degree binomial

Answer 1

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That said, you tell what degree the polynomial is by looking at the x raised to the highest power. For example, x^2 is a second degree polynomial. If x^6 was the highest power, it would be a sixth degree polynomial.

So in your case, what is the highest power you see x raised to?