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. 3
• B. 2
• C. 5
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5

In case of subtraction of two polynomials degree of the resultant polynomial is the degree of the polynomial with highest degree degree of p(x) -s(x) =5