Question

Which statement is true about the polynomial 556 f² + 6sť - 8362 - 617 after it has been fully simplified

a. It has 3 terms and a degree of 9
b. It has 3 terms and a degree of 10.
c. It has 4 terms and a degree of 9.
d. It has 4 terms and a degree of 10.

Answer 1

The polynomial 556 f² + 6sť - 8362 - 617, when fully simplified, has 4 terms and a degree of 2. The correct statement is: It has 4 terms and a degree of 2 (option d).

Step-by-step explanation:

The polynomial 556 f² + 6sť - 8362 - 617, when fully simplified, has 4 terms and a degree of 2.

To determine the degree of the polynomial, we look at the highest power of the variable. The highest power of the variable 'f' is ², so the degree of the polynomial is 2.

The polynomial has 4 terms because each separated by addition or subtraction counts as a term. So, the correct statement is: It has 4 terms and a degree of 2 (option d).