SOLUTION: I am having a problem figuring out what the degree is of the term 2y^5. I have worked on this for 15 minutes and need some help so I can move onto the next problem.
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Question 518412: I am having a problem figuring out what the degree is of the term 2y^5. I have worked on this for 15 minutes and need some help so I can move onto the next problem.
Please help. Thank you. Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
The degree of a term is the sum of all the exponents in a term. If you only have one exponent, then the degree of the term is the value of that exponent.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it