The degree of the polynomial $2 x - 1$ is

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\frac{1}{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C $1$
For a polynomial the degree is the value of highest power of the variable.
For $2 x - 1$
Highest power of variable $x$ is $1$
$∴$ Degree $= 1$

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