MEDAL REWARDED
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

Question

MEDAL REWARDED
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

anonymous · Answer

Answer choices:
Degree: 5; leading coefficient: -13

 Degree: -13; leading coefficient: 5

 Degree: 9; leading coefficient: -13

 Not a polynomial function.

anonymous · Answer

Just need the answer, trying to see if what i got is correct for my study guide

john_es · Answer

The first is the correct one.

anonymous · Answer

Are you sure?

anonymous · Answer

@hartnn

john_es · Answer

Sure, it is a polynomial function, grade 5 and leading coefficient -13 :).

john_es · Answer

You can check an example here, http://www.icoachmath.com/math_dictionary/Leading_Coefficient.html

john_es · Answer

Or here, http://www.kwiznet.com/p/takeQuiz.php?ChapterID=2766&CurriculumID=24

anonymous · Answer

@John_ES thank you so much, im going to tag you in a couple of other problems i need to see if i got correct

john_es · Answer

If I'm here, I will help.