Question

classify this polynomial.
j - 5
linear quadratic cubic none of these

Explanation:

Step1: Recall polynomial degree rules

A polynomial's degree is the highest power of the variable. For \( j - 5 \), the variable \( j \) has power 1.

Step2: Classify by degree

Linear polynomials have degree 1, quadratic (degree 2), cubic (degree 3). Since \( j - 5 \) has degree 1, it's linear.

Answer:

linear