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) = -13x5 - 4x4 - 1

Answer 1

Yes it is a polynomial because -13x^5 - 4x^4 - 1 has three terms

The degree is the highest degree, which is 5

The leading coefficient is the coefficient that is with the highest degree, which is -13