SOLUTION: Can you show me how to find the degree of the polynomial: 4x^2+9= Its actually 4x to the second +9 how do i show to the second on the computer what do I press thanks

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Question 270271: Can you show me how to find the degree of the polynomial:
4x^2+9=
Its actually 4x to the second +9 how do i show to the second on the computer what do I press thanks

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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The degree of a polynomial is simply the largest exponent of the polynomial. Since 2 is the largest exponent of 4x%5E2%2B9, this means that the degree of 4x%5E2%2B9 is 2.