Question

Determine if the expression -5y^5-y^3 is a polynomial or not. If it is a polynomial, state the type and degree of the polynomial.

Answer 1

Yes, it is a polynomial, and the degree is 5

Explanation:

A polynomial is a combination of terms separated using + or − signs and normally have exponents. So, this equation is a polynomial. The degree is just the highest exponential value, which is 5 because -5y is being raised to the 5th power