Answer: C. p(x) = -5x-x^2
This is the same as p(x) = -x^2-5x
The degree is the largest exponent to determine what kind of polynomial we're dealing with.
For choice C, the degree is 2, so we have a quadratic here.
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Extra info:
- Choice A is cubic because the largest exponent is 3 (degree = 3)
- Choice B is a quartic of degree 4
- Choice D is the same story as choice B
