Question

Arrange the following polynomial into descending order for x, then interpret the degree of the 3rd term.

2xy4 + 2x2y − 3y2 + 10x3

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

Answer 1

5 :) The order goes like this: 10x3, 3y2, 2xy4, 2x2y

The third term would be 2xy4, which is the same wa 2x1y4. And 1+4= 5.