Question

5z^3 - 2z^4 - 9z^2 + z
what is the degree of the polynomial?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify term degrees

The degrees of the terms $5z^{3}$, $- 2z^{4}$, $-9z^{2}$, and $z$ are 3, 4, 2, and 1 respectively.

Step2: Determine highest degree

The highest - degree among 3, 4, 2, and 1 is 4.

Answer:

4