Question

jamarion bruce
q3 q3 - accelerated mathematics gr 8 | quiz 1

1. what is the degree of the polynomial $7x^3 - 4x + 2$

a. 3
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4

Explanation:

Step1: Identify term exponents

The polynomial is $7x^3 - 4x + 2$. The exponents of $x$ are 3, 1, and 0 (for the constant term 2, $x^0=1$).

Step2: Select highest exponent

The largest exponent among 3, 1, 0 is 3.

Answer:

a. 3