Q:

For each polynomial function given below, state the leading coefficient, degree, and constant term. i) f(x) = 3x - 2Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___ii) [tex]y = x^{3} + 2x^{2} -x-1[/tex]Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___iii) P(x) = 5Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___

Accepted Solution

A:
QUESTION i.

Given

[tex]f(x)=3x-2[/tex]

Leading coefficient:

[tex]3[/tex]

Degree:

[tex]1[/tex]

Constant term:

[tex] - 2[/tex]

QUESTION ii.

Given:

[tex]y =x^{3} + 2x^{2} -x-1[/tex]

Leading coefficient:

1

Degree:

3

Constant term:

[tex] - 1[/tex]

QUESTION iii.

Given:

P(x) = 5

Leading coefficient:

0

Degree:

0

Constant term:

5