SOLUTION: which of the following shows the degree of the polynomial: -2x^third + 4x^fourth y^third - 7xy^seventh + 3x^second y Please and Thanks!

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Question 443379: which of the following shows the degree of the polynomial:
-2x^third + 4x^fourth y^third - 7xy^seventh + 3x^second y
Please and Thanks!
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-7xy^7.
A polynomial's degree is based on the highest degree.
7 is the highest.