Identify the polynomial as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. Give the degree of the polynomial.
-$$5 x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { 2 }$$
A) Binomial, degree 9
B) Trinomial, degree 9
C) Trinomial, degree 4
D) Binomial, degree 3

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The given polynomial $5x^4 + 3x^3 - 7x^2$ has three terms, making it a trinomial. The highest degree of any term in the polynomial is 4, so the degree of the polynomial is 4.

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, or Trinomial 5x4+3x3−7x25 x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { 2 }5x4+3x3−7x2

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, or Trinomial $5 x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { 2 }$