Question

classify this polynomial.
-5x² + 6x - 3
cubic
quadratic
linear
none of these

Explanation:

Step1: Identify highest degree

The highest exponent of $x$ in $-5x^2 + 6x - 3$ is 2.

Step2: Match to polynomial type

Polynomials with highest degree 2 are defined as quadratic.

Answer:

quadratic