Question

determining the degree and maximum number of terms of a sum

raj writes a polynomial expression in standard form using one variable, \\(a\\), that has 4 terms and is degree 5.

nicole writes a polynomial expression in standard form using one variable, \\(a\\), that has 3 terms and is degree 2.

raj and nicoles polynomial expressions are added to create a sum, written in standard form.

what can you determine about the degree of the sum?
the sum will be degree

what can you determine about the number of terms of the sum?
the maximum number of terms of the sum is , but it could be less.

Explanation:

Determine the degree of the sum

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$$

Determine the maximum number of terms of the sum

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$$

Answer:

Question 1

What can you determine about the degree of the sum?
The sum will be degree <blank>5</blank>.

Question 2

What can you determine about the number of terms of the sum?
The maximum number of terms of the sum is <blank>7</blank>, but it could be less.