Question

question 11
what is the degree of the polynomial $f(x)$ defined below?
$f(x) = x + x^4 - 8 + 2x^3$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify polynomial terms

The polynomial terms are $x$, $x^4$, $-8$, $2x^3$.

Step2: Find highest exponent

The exponents are $1$, $4$, $0$, $3$. The largest is $4$.

Answer:

4