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