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What is the degree of the polynomial f(x)=5x^4 -7x^3-12x^2+4x-2?

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The degree of the polynomial is 4.

Explanation: Look at the highest degree in the polynomial. The highest degree in the given polynomial is 4. (The 5x^4 contains the highest degree which is, of course, 4.)
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