Question

question 3 of 20
the degree of $4x^3 - 12x^2 - 3x + 9$ is _____.
select the correct response:
3
2
none of the above
-3
1
9
-12

Explanation:

Step1: Identify terms' exponents

Terms: $4x^3$ (exponent 3), $-12x^2$ (2), $-3x$ (1), $9$ (0)

Step2: Find maximum exponent

Max exponent = 3

Answer:

3