Question

Please help

If the following is a polynomial function, then state its degree and leading coefficient. If it is not, then state this fact.

f(x) = -16x5 - 7x4 - 6

Answer 1

@hartnn

Answer 2

@precal

Answer 3

yes it is a polynomial, look at it highest degree that will be its classification and then look at the number in front of the variable that is your leading coefficient

Answer 4

so 5 and -16

Answer 5

5th degree and yes -16 is your leading coefficient

Answer 6

Thank you :)

Answer 7

yw