Question

Which among the following is $\text{NOT}$ a degree of a polynomial?

• A. $6$
• B. $0$
• C. $-5$
• D. $\frac{1}{7}$
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

$\frac{1}{7}$


The degree of a polynomial is always a whole number. (Whole numbers start from $0$)

In the given options, only $6$ and $0$ are whole numbers. Hence, we can say that $6$ and $0$ can be the degree of a polynomial.

$-5$ and $\frac{1}{7}$ are not whole numbers. Hence, they cannot be the degree of a polynomial.

Therefore, option (c.) and (d.) are the correct answers.