Choose the correct classification of 2x^4 − 8x^5 − 2x^2 + 5.

5th degree polynomial

4th degree polynomial

11th degree polynomial

12th degree polynomial

Question

Choose the correct classification of 2x^4 − 8x^5 − 2x^2 + 5. 

 5th degree polynomial 

 4th degree polynomial 

 11th degree polynomial 

 12th degree polynomial

anonymous · Answer

*usually*.. highest exponent = degree

anonymous · Answer

so 4th degree?

marissalovescats · Answer

Yes ^^ Whatever your highest number degree is in your polynomial is the degree of the whole thing.

marissalovescats · Answer

It help if you rearrange the equation and make the degrees go from highest to lowest.

anonymous · Answer

thank you :)

marissalovescats · Answer

It's not your 1st degree (sometimes it can be) It's your highest. Although you have 2x^4 − 8x^5 − 2x^2 + 5. Highest to lowest it is -8x^5+2x^4-2x^2+5. So it is a 5th degree polynomial.

marissalovescats · Answer

You are very much welcome.