Determine if the expression -5y^5-y^3 is a polynomial or not. If it is a polynomial, state the type and degree of the polynomial

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Determine if the expression -5y^5-y^3 is a polynomial or not. If it is a polynomial, state the type and degree of the polynomial

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alexgriva [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-13T17:03:23+03:00

Answer:

Yes, it is a polynomial, and the degree is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

A polynomial is a combination of terms separated using + or − signs and normally have exponents. So, this equation is a polynomial. The degree is just the highest exponential value, which is 5 because -5y is being raised to the 5th power