Identify the polynomial as a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none of these. Give its degree.
-$$5 y ^ { 8 } - 5$$
A) Monomial, degree 5
B) Binomial, degree 8
C) Binomial, degree 9
D) Binomial, degree 0

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The given polynomial $5y^8 - 5$ consists of two terms, making it a binomial. The highest power of the variable $y$ is 8, so its degree is 8.

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Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, or None $5 y ^ { 8 } - 5$