Question

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

f(x) = -15x5 - 7x4 + 3

Answer 1

Please present the "fifth power of x" as x^5, and not as x5.

f(x) = -15x5 - 7x4 + 3 should be written f(x) = -15x^5 - 7x^4 -3

Some of the 6 terms of this 5th order polynomial are missing (which is OK in this context)

Which of the 3 terms has the highest power of x?

What is the coefficient of that term?

Answer 2

The "degree" of this polynomial is the largest exponent of x.

Answer 3

Dan the Man?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

its 5

Answer 6

Degree is the exponent of the leading coefficient.. Which in this case -15 is the leading coefficient and its degree is 5

Answer 7

ohhhh ok