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Degree - The ____ exponent of a polynomial.

(In a notes packet from Algebra 1)

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Answer: highest

Explanation:

The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest exponent in that polynomial.

Here are some examples:

➜ x + 6 = degree of 1

➜ 4x² + 7x - 4 = degree of 2

➜ -5x³ - 3x + 1 = degree of 3

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