A polynomial in x has 4 terms and its highest power is 5. However, when arranged in standard form, the term in x^5 cancels with another x^5 term, leaving 3 terms with highest power 3. What is the degree and type (by terms) of the final polynomial?

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Degree 3, trinomial. After the x^5 terms cancel, the highest remaining power is 3 (degree 3) and there are 3 terms (trinomial).

A polynomial in $x$ has 4 terms and its highest power is 5.
However, when arranged in standard form, the term in $x^{5}$ cancels with another $x^{5}$ term, leaving 3 terms with highest power 3.
What is the degree and type (by terms) of the final polynomial?

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A polynomial in x has 4 terms and its highest power is 5.However, when arranged in standard form, the term in x5 cancels with another x5 term, leaving 3 terms with highest power 3.What is the degree and type (by terms) of the final polynomial?

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More Class 9 Degree and Types of Polynomials practice

A polynomial in $x$ has 4 terms and its highest power is 5.
However, when arranged in standard form, the term in $x^{5}$ cancels with another $x^{5}$ term, leaving 3 terms with highest power 3.
What is the degree and type (by terms) of the final polynomial?