What is the degree of the given polynomial? 2 8x4 - 6x² + 6x³ - 2

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### Determining the Degree of a Polynomial

**Question:**  
What is the degree of the given polynomial?

\[8x^4 - 6x^2 + 6x^3 - 2\]

**Explanation:**  
To find the degree of a polynomial, you must identify the term with the highest exponent. In this polynomial:

- The first term is \(8x^4\) with an exponent of 4.
- The second term is \( -6x^2\) with an exponent of 2.
- The third term is \( 6x^3\) with an exponent of 3.
- The fourth term is a constant (\( -2\)) with an exponent of 0 (since any number can be considered as \(2x^0\)).

The term \(8x^4\) has the highest exponent (4). Therefore, the degree of the given polynomial is 4.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Determining the Degree of a Polynomial **Question:** What is the degree of the given polynomial? \[8x^4 - 6x^2 + 6x^3 - 2\] **Explanation:** To find the degree of a polynomial, you must identify the term with the highest exponent. In this polynomial: - The first term is \(8x^4\) with an exponent of 4. - The second term is \( -6x^2\) with an exponent of 2. - The third term is \( 6x^3\) with an exponent of 3. - The fourth term is a constant (\( -2\)) with an exponent of 0 (since any number can be considered as \(2x^0\)). The term \(8x^4\) has the highest exponent (4). Therefore, the degree of the given polynomial is 4. **Answer Box:** A text field is provided to input the answer. After inputting the answer, click the checkmark to confirm.
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