Question

\\t - 4t^2 + 2t^3\\
what is the degree of the polynomial?

Explanation:

Identify the terms of the polynomial

$$ t^1, \quad -4t^2, \quad 2t^3 $$

Determine the exponent of each term

$$ \text{Term } t \implies \text{exponent } 1 $$

$$ \text{Term } -4t^2 \implies \text{exponent } 2 $$

$$ \text{Term } 2t^3 \implies \text{exponent } 3 $$

Find the highest exponent

$$ \max(1, 2, 3) = 3 $$

Answer:

What is the degree of the polynomial?
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