Question 202954
The degree of a polynomial is the highest sum of exponents on variables in a term in the polynomial (written in its simplest form).

From the given polynomials, identify the polynomials of degree one.

a. 11y^2-5-4y
This is in simplest form. The highest exponent on y and,therefore, the degree is 2
b. (3x^2)^1/2 + 12
First we simplify:
{{{sqrt(3)*abs(x) + 12}}}
This is not a polynomial.
c. 7-(12)^1/2x
If this is {{{7 - 12^(1/(2x))}}} then it is not a polynomial.
If this is {{{7 - 12^(1/2)x}}} then the degree is 1
d. 2x + 13x^2
The degree is 2
e. 5x+7y+8
The degree is 1
f. (12)^1x^1
{{{12^(1x)^1 = 12^(1x) = 12^x}}} This is not a polynomial.
g. x^3 + 2x -10
The degree is 3
h  3x + 4x -4
Simplified we get: 7x - 4
The degree is 1