Question

For each polynomial function given below, state the leading coefficient, degree, and constant term.

i) f(x) = 3x - 2
Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___

ii)
`y = x^(3) + 2x^(2) -x-1`
Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___

iii) P(x) = 5
Leading coefficient: ___ Degree: ___ Constant term: ___

Answer 1

QUESTION i.

Given


`f(x)=3x-2`

Leading coefficient:


`3`

Degree:


`1`

Constant term:


`- 2`

QUESTION ii.

Given:


`y =x^(3) + 2x^(2) -x-1`

Leading coefficient:

1

Degree:

3

Constant term:


`- 1`

QUESTION iii.

Given:

P(x) = 5

Leading coefficient:

0

Degree:

0

Constant term:

5