Based on its degree, what kind of polynomial is this?

h (x) = - 6x^3+2x-5

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Cordell Finley

9 April, 21:37

Based on its degree, what kind of polynomial is this?

h (x) = - 6x^3+2x-5

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Armando Bell · Answer 1

To find the degree of the polynomial, you base it on the highest degree the variable is in. In this problem, the highest degree is 3. Thus, this is a third degree polynomial. If you solve this function, there would be 3 roots for x, thus it passes the x-axis three times.

Based on its degree, what kind of polynomial is this?h (x) = - 6x^3+2x-5

Based on its degree, what kind of polynomial is this?

h (x) = - 6x^3+2x-5