To find the degree of this function, you would look at the first term of the function, which is 3. So, the degree of this function would be 3.
Yes
For example: Cut an apple into 9ths and another one into 8ths. Which has a bigger slice?
P = price of tickets
8.50p = 42.50
you then divide 8.50 on both sides
8.50p = 42.50
——— ———
8.50 8.50
p = 5
meaning Allison bought 5 tickets in total.