Question

Classify the following expression by degree and term: x^3y + 5xyz A: 3rd degree trinomial B: 4th degree binomial C: 3rd degree binomial D: 5th degree binomial

Answer 1

B: 4th degree binomial

Explanation:

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Answer 2

4th degree binomial

Explanation:

x^3y + 5xyz

Add the exponents on each term

3+1 = 4 1+1+1 =3

The highest power is the degree, so it is a 4th degree

It also has 2 terms so it is a binomial

4th degree binomial