SOLUTION: Write in descending-exponent form, and give the degree. 4x^5 + x^8 -7

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Question 87247: Write in descending-exponent form, and give the degree. 4x^5 + x^8 -7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x%5E5+%2B+x%5E8+-7 Start with the given expression

x%5E8%2B4x%5E5++-7 Rearrange in descending exponent form

Since the degree is equal to the largest exponent, the degree of the polynomial is 8