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What is the degree of the polynomial 2y4+5y3−6y ?
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The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.
In the polynomial \( 2y^4 + 5y^3 - 6y \):
- The first term \( 2y^4 \) has a degree of 4.
- The second term \( 5y^3 \) has a degree of 3.
- The third term \( -6y \) has a degree of 1.
The highest degree among these terms is 4.
Therefore, the degree of the polynomial \( 2y^4 + 5y^3 - 6y \) is \( \boxed{4} \).
In the polynomial \( 2y^4 + 5y^3 - 6y \):
- The first term \( 2y^4 \) has a degree of 4.
- The second term \( 5y^3 \) has a degree of 3.
- The third term \( -6y \) has a degree of 1.
The highest degree among these terms is 4.
Therefore, the degree of the polynomial \( 2y^4 + 5y^3 - 6y \) is \( \boxed{4} \).