How do you find the degree of a polynomial function

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A polynomial's degree is the highest total exponent in the polynomial.

Example: 5xy^2 has a degree of 3.

x has a exponent of 1 and y had a exponent of 2 so in total it is 3.

Dr Herbie answered Jan 12, 2021

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