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What is the correct classification of 5x+2

Third degree polynomial
Fourth degree polynomial
First degree binomial
Sixth degree polynomial

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1st degree binomial

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The degree of any polynomial is represented by the highest exponent on x.

in 5x + 2 which = 5x¹ + 2 , the degree is 1 or first degree
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