Find the degree of the following polynomial and determine whether it is a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none of
these.
--13x
A)0; binomial
B)1; monomial
C)-13; monomial
D)0; monomial

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The degree of a monomial is the sum of the exponents of its variables, which is 1 in this case (since x can be rewritten as x^1). Therefore, the degree of -13x is 1, and it is a monomial. Choice B is the only answer that reflects this. The degree of a monomial is the sum of the exponents of its variables, but in this case, there is only one variable (x) and it has an exponent of 1 by default. Therefore, the degree of -13x is simply 1. Also, since it only has one term, it is a monomial.

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