Question

Write the degree of the following polynomial:

x³ − 8xy² + x³y³

Answer 1

x³ − 8xy² + x³y³

sum of the power of term x³ = 3

sum of the power of term 8xy² = 1 + 2 = 3

sum of the power of term x³y³ = 3 + 3 = 6

∴ The degree of the given polynomial = 6.