Question

raj writes a polynomial expression in standard form using one variable, \\(a\\), that has 4 terms and is degree 5.

nicole writes a polynomial expression in standard form using one variable, \\(a\\), that has 3 terms and is degree 2.

raj and nicoles polynomial expressions are added to create a sum, written in standard form.

what can you determine about the degree of the sum?
the sum will be degree .

what can you determine about the number of terms of the sum?
the maximum number of terms of the sum is , but it could be less.

Explanation:

Determine the degree of the sum

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Determine the maximum number of terms of the sum

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Answer:

Question 1

What can you determine about the degree of the sum?
The sum will be degree <blank>5</blank>.

Question 2

What can you determine about the number of terms of the sum?
The maximum number of terms of the sum is <blank>7</blank>, but it could be less.