Chapter 8.1, Problem 49PPS

To determine

To classify: The polynomial $-2x^5-x^2+5x-8$ according to its degree and number of terms.

Answer to Problem 49PPS

quintic polynomial.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $-2x^5-x^2+5x-8$

Calculation:

The given polynomial is $-2x^5-x^2+5x-8$

The degree of the polynomial is $5$ . Hence, it is quintic

The polynomial has $4$ terms. Hence, it is polynomial.

Therefore, the given polynomial is quintic polynomial.