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the polynomial \\(4x^5 - x^3 + 2x - 7\\) has a degree of .

Question

the polynomial \\(4x^5 - x^3 + 2x - 7\\) has a degree of .

Explanation:

Identify the polynomial terms

Using the Degree of Polynomials knowledge point

$$ 4x^5, \quad -x^3, \quad 2x, \quad -7 $$

Determine the highest exponent

Using the Degree of Polynomials knowledge point

$$ \text{Exponents: } 5, 3, 1, 0 \implies \text{Maximum} = 5 $$

Answer:

The polynomial \(4x^5 - x^3 + 2x - 7\) has a degree of <blank>5</blank>.