Find the Degree of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = 18 x ^ { 5 } + 4 x ^ { 4 } - 9$$

question 163

Multiple Choice

Find the degree of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = 18 x ^ { 5 } + 4 x ^ { 4 } - 9$$

• A) 5
• B) 4
• C) 10
• D) 18

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