Question

If f(x)=3x^2 and g(x)=4x^3, what is the degree of (f*g)(x)?

Answer 1

F(x) = 3x^2
g(x) = 4x^3

(f * g)(x) = 3x^2 * 4x^3 = 12x^(2 + 3) = 12x^5

the degree of (f * g)(x) is 5 <==

Answer 2

3x^2 * 4x^3 = 12x^5

Answer is degree 5