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Which of the following is a linear polynomial?

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4x4+5x3+2x2+9x+6
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2x+5
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2x2+9x+6
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5x3+2x2+9x+6
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Solution

The correct option is B 2x+5
A polynomial whose degree is equal to 1 is called a linear polynomial.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

The degree of the polynomial
4x4+5x3+2x2+9x+6 is 4.

The degree of the polynomial
2x+5 is 1.

The degree of the polynomial
2x2+9x+6 is 2.

The degree of the polynomial
5x3+2x2+9x+6 is 3.

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