Find the degree of the following polynomial and determine whether it is a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none of
these.
-$- 12 y ^ { 4 } + 9 y ^ { 3 } - 4$
A)4; binomial
B)8; trinomial
C)4; trinomial
D)7; trinomial

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The degree of the polynomial is the highest power of the variable, which is 4 in this case ($-12y^4$). The polynomial has three terms ($-12y^4$, $+9y^3$, $-4$), making it a trinomial.

Find the Degree of the Following Polynomial and Determine Whether −12y4+9y3−4- 12 y ^ { 4 } + 9 y ^ { 3 } - 4−12y4+9y3−4

Find the Degree of the Following Polynomial and Determine Whether $- 12 y ^ { 4 } + 9 y ^ { 3 } - 4$