Identify the polynomial as a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none of these. Give its degree.
-$-16 y^{3}+9 y^{2}-3$
A) Trinomial, degree 5
B) Trinomial, degree 6
C) Binomial, degree 3
D) Trinomial, degree 3

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The given polynomial $-16y^3 + 9y^2 - 3$ has three terms, making it a trinomial. The highest power of the variable $y$ is 3, so its degree is 3.

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, or None −16y3+9y2−3-16 y^{3}+9 y^{2}-3−16y3+9y2−3

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, or None $-16 y^{3}+9 y^{2}-3$