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For each polynomial, identify its degree and say whether the polynomial is in standard forma. x^2 + x^4 - 3x^3 + 14x^2 -5Degree:Standard Form?Answer Yes or Nob. x^6 - x^7 + x^3 - 1Degree:Standard Form?Answer Yes or No

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The first polynomial is-


x^2+x^4-3x^3+14x^2-5

Remember that the degree of a polynomial is defined by the greatest exponent. So, in this case, the degree is 4.

The standard form refers to the polynomial in the right order.


x^4-3x^3+15x^2-5

Therefore, the initial polynomial is not in standard form.

The second polynomial is


x^6-x^7+x^3-1

The degree of this polynomial is 7.

This polynomial is not in standard form since it's not in the right order.

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