Question

Which of the following terms, when added to the polynomial expression 14^19^15+11x ^4+5x ^2+3, would result in a 22nd degree polynomial?

a) 4x ^22
b) 6x ^22
c) 7x ^22
d) 9x ^22

Answer 1

To obtain a 22nd degree polynomial when added to the given polynomial expression, we need to add a term that has a degree of 22. The correct option would be (c) 7x^22.

Step-by-step explanation:

To obtain a 22nd degree polynomial when added to the given polynomial expression, we need to add a term that has a degree of 22. The degree of a term is determined by the exponent of the variable. Since all the terms in the given polynomial have degrees less than 22, we need to add a term with a degree of 22. The correct option would be (c) 7x^22. Adding this term to the given polynomial would result in a 22nd degree polynomial.