Question

1. what is the degree of the polynomial $2x^5 - 7x^3 + x - 6$?

a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 2

Explanation:

The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest exponent of the variable in any of its terms. In the polynomial $2x^5 - 7x^3 + x - 6$, the terms have exponents 5, 3, 1, and 0 (for the constant term -6). The highest exponent is 5, so this is the degree of the polynomial.

Answer:

c. 5