Question

What is the degree of the polynomial $4x^4-3x^2+x+6?$

• A. 2
• B. 0
• C. 4
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C

4

The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable.

The polynomial here is $4x^4-3x^2+x+6$.

Now, the exponent on the variable $x$ in the term $4x^4$ is $4$, which is the largest exponent in the polynomial.

Hence, the degree of the polynomial is $4$.