Choose the missing exponent to create a polynomial: 3x^4+4x^2-9x^-?+2

A) 2

B) 3

C) - 9

D) 7

E) 4

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Mathematics

Colin

30 September, 19:42

Choose the missing exponent to create a polynomial: 3x^4+4x^2-9x^-?+2

A) 2

B) 3

C) - 9

D) 7

E) 4

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Jonathan Ferrell · Answer 1

Any given polynomial must have all positive exponents over the placeholder

we see we are given 9x^-?

so (-) times what=positive?

the answer is negative

so we must pick a negative exponent

so the answer is C - 9

Choose the missing exponent to create a polynomial: 3x^4+4x^2-9x^-?+2A) 2B) 3C) - 9D) 7E) 4

Choose the missing exponent to create a polynomial: 3x^4+4x^2-9x^-?+2

A) 2

B) 3

C) - 9

D) 7

E) 4