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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):

I GIVE MEDALS

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the degree is 5 and the leading co-efficient is -13 i think

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got the opposite but i think i was wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Actually the leading co-efficient is 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont think so

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

degree = largest exponent leading coefficient = coefficient for term with the largest exponent

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