The degree of [tex]2a^4b^2[/tex] is 6.
Solution:
Given expression:
[tex]2a^4b^2[/tex]
To find the degree of the expression:
Degree of the expression is the highest power of the expression.
If two variables in the same term, then add the powers.
Powers of [tex]2a^4b^2[/tex] are 4 and 2.
Add 4 and 2 = 4 + 2 = 6
Degree of [tex]2a^4b^2[/tex] = 6