Algebramedium · Past Paper
What is the degree of the polynomial (x-1)(x-2)(x-3)(x-4)?
A1
B2
C4
D24
✓ Correct Answer: C — 4
The product of four linear factors (degree 1) results in a degree 4 polynomial.
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