Question

What is the degree of the expression $5abc-3a^{2}bc$?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 2
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is A

4

The given expression contains two terms $5abc-3a^{2}bc$

The sum of the powers of the term $5abc$ is 3 and

The sum of the powers of the term $-3a^{2}bc$ is 4

Hence the degree of the expression is 4. (highest power of the terms)