Question

If p(x) is a third degree polynomial and s(x) is a fifth degree polynomial then find the degree of p(x) + s(x)

• A. 8
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5

$p(x) + s(x) = x^5$

In case of addition of two polynomials degree of the resultant polynomial is the degree of the polynomial with highest degree