Determine the degree of the given polynomial. 3 xy + 7 y
A)0
B)2
C)11
D)3
E)1

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of its monomials (individual terms) when the polynomial is expressed in its standard form. The term "3xy" has a degree of 2 (since x has a degree of 1 and y also has a degree of 1, and 1+1=2), and the term "7y" has a degree of 1. Therefore, the highest degree among its terms is 2, making the degree of the polynomial 2.

Determine the Degree of the Given Polynomial