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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help plzzzz

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given the functions j(x) = x2 - 9 and k(x) = -x2 + 7x - 1, which operation results in a 3rd degree polynomial? Addition Subtraction Multiplication No operations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@DangerousJesse

OpenStudy (igreen):

Multiplication will not. Because x^2 * x^2 = x^4, which will give you a 4th degree polynomial.

OpenStudy (igreen):

Subtraction will give you a 2nd degree polynomial.

OpenStudy (igreen):

Addition will give you a 1st degree polynomial, so your answer is going to be D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx

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