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Give the degree and leading coefficient of the following polynomial function. f(x)=x^3(3−4x^2−3x^2)

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Given:

f(x)=x^3(3−4x^2−3x^2)

First, distribute x^3

f(x)= 3x^3 - 4x^5 - 3x^5

Add like terms

f(x)= 3x^3 -7x^5

Order from Highest to lowest exponent:

f(x)= -7x^5 + 3x^3

The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest order x term.

The degree is the exponent of the highest order x term.

Answer:

Degree = 5

Leading coefficient = -7

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