Match each polynomial to its degree

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   2x - 3

   Right

   Degree 1, a linear polynomial

2. Left

   2y2 - 3y + 4

   Right

   Degree 2, a quadratic polynomial

3. Left

   5x3 - 4x2 + x - 2

   Right

   Degree 3, a cubic polynomial

4. Left

   7u6 and higher

   Right

   Degree 6, the highest power of u

Instructions

Tap a polynomial on the left, then tap its degree.

Explanation