Chapter 8.4, Problem 1MCQ

To determine

The degree of the monomial $-5a^8$ .

Answer to Problem 1MCQ

The degree of the monomial $-5a^8$ is $8$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The monomial $-5a^8$

Concept and Formula Used:

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable.

Calculation:

The givenmonomial is $-5a^8$

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable.

Therefore in $-5a^8$ the highest power of variable is 8 degree is 8.

Conclusion:

The degree of the monomial $-5a^8$ is $8$