The given polynomial is \( P(x) = x^3(x+2)(x-3)^2 \).
To find the degree, add the exponents of all the factors:
- \( x^3 \) contributes 3 to the degree.
- \( (x+2) \) contributes 1 to the degree.
- \( (x-3)^2 \) contributes 2 to the degree.
Thus, the degree of the
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