Question

find the degree of the polynomial.

\\6x^4 + 4x^2 - 5\\

the degree is \\(\square\\). (type a whole number.)

Explanation:

Identify the terms of the polynomial

Using the Degree of Polynomial knowledge point

$$ \text{Terms: } 6x^4,\quad 4x^2,\quad -5 $$

Determine the degree of each term

Using the Degree of Polynomial knowledge point

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Find the highest degree

Using the Degree of Polynomial knowledge point

$$ \text{Maximum}(4, 2, 0) = 4 $$

Answer:

Find the degree of the polynomial.
\(6x^4 + 4x^2 - 5\)

The degree is <blank>4</blank>. (Type a whole number.)