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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the following is a polynomial function, then state its degree and leading coefficient. If it is not, then state this fact. f(x) = -13x5 - 4x4 - 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Mertsj

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Well, it is a polynomial.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What is the largest exponent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes and the largest exponent is 5

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So that is the degree and that term is the leading term

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So what is the coefficient of the leading term?

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