Identify the polynomial as a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or none of these. Give its degree.
-$17 z^{5}+9 z^{4}+5 z^{3}+12$
A) Trinomial, degree 12
B) None, degree 5
C) Trinomial, degree 5
D) Binomial, degree 13

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The polynomial $17 z^{5}+9 z^{4}+5 z^{3}+12$ has four terms, so it is not a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. The degree of the polynomial is the highest power of the variable, which is 5.

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, or None 17z5+9z4+5z3+1217 z^{5}+9 z^{4}+5 z^{3}+1217z5+9z4+5z3+12

Identify the Polynomial as a Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, or None $17 z^{5}+9 z^{4}+5 z^{3}+12$