Polynomial Functions

What is the numerical coefficient of the leading term P(x)= -2x³+6x-4+x⁴-x²?

• a. -2

• b. 1

• c. 3

• d. 4

4. What is the degree of a polynomial function

f(x)= 4x³-16x-4+x⁴-x²

• a.1

• b. 2

• c. 3

• d.4

The highest exponent of a polynomial function is called

• a. Leading term

• b. Leading Coefficient

• c. Degree

• d. Constant

Fill in the blank:  The maximum number of turning points is ____ less than the degree of the polynomial.

• 3

• 0

• 1

• -2

A function with degree 3 is called

• constant

• cubic

• linear

• quadratic

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The function shown has:

• Degree two with negative leading coefficient.

• Degree three with negative leading coefficient.

• Degree four with negative leading coefficient.

• Degree four with positive leading coefficient.