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The degree is the term with the greatest exponent

So in 3x^2 + 5x + 7

The degree is 2 since the highest exponent is 2

If there is no power sign assume that the number is to the 1 power

3x^2 + 5x + 7 can also be written as 3x^2 + 5x^1 + 7^1

^ = power of

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