Question

Two trinomials are multiplied together. If the degree of the first trinomial is 4, what must the degree of the

second trinomial be in order to have a product whose degree is 8?

Answer 1

The degree of the second trinomial must also be 4.

Explanation:

The degree of the trinomial is the highest exponent on a variable. Also, if you multiply two x^4 together (you add the exponents when multiplying) you get x^8 which gives you that 8th degree you're looking for.