Explain a method of determining the correct degree and classification of a polynomial. Why is this polynomial (4x2y + 5xy) class

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Alisiya [41]

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Explain a method of determining the correct degree and classification of a polynomial. Why is this polynomial (4x2y + 5xy) class

ified as a 3rd degree binomial?

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Vilka [71] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-07T10:34:34+03:00

Vilka [71]3 years ago

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Well, let's take a peek at each term's degree then $\bf 4x^2y+5xy\iff 4x^2y^1+5x^1y^1\qquad 
\begin{cases} & degree\\
4x^2y^1\to 2+1\to &3\\\\
5x^1y^1\to 1+1\to &2
\end{cases}$

notice, the degree of a polynomial, is from the exponent value of their variables