Question

Determine the degree of the polynomial −65b+53x3y.

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

The degree is the largest exponent on the variable.

4

Answer 2

Degree = 4

Explanation:

The degree of a term is the sum of the exponents of its variables and the degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of all its terms. The highest degree of all the terms in −65b+53x^3y is 4. So, the degree of −65b+53x^3 y is 4.