Question

Write the degree of the following polynomial:

8z³ − 8y²z³ + 7yz⁵

Answer 1

8z³ − 8y²z³ + 7yz⁵

Sum of the powers of the term 8z³ = 3

Sum of the powers of the term 8y²z³ = 2 + 3 = 5

Sum of the powers of the term 7yz⁵ = 1 + 5 = 6

∴ The degree of given polynomial = 6