Determine the coefficient and the degree of each term in the polynomial.
-$-3 x^{4}-15 x^{2}+5 x+4 x^{6}$
A) Coefficients: 4, 2, 1, 6
degrees: -3, -15, 5, 4

B) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, - 5, - 4
degrees: 4, 2, 1, 6

C) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, 5, 4
degrees: 4, 2, 0, 6

D) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, 5, 4
degrees: 4, 2, 1, 6

Question

Determine the coefficient and the degree of each term in the polynomial.
-$-3 x^{4}-15 x^{2}+5 x+4 x^{6}$
A) Coefficients: 4, 2, 1, 6
degrees: -3, -15, 5, 4

B) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, - 5, - 4
degrees: 4, 2, 1, 6

C) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, 5, 4 
degrees: 4, 2, 0, 6

D) Coefficients: - 3, - 15, 5, 4 
degrees: 4, 2, 1, 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The coefficients of the terms in the polynomial are -3, -15, 5, and 4, corresponding to the terms $-3x^4$, $-15x^2$, $5x$, and $4x^6$, respectively. The degrees of these terms are 4, 2, 1, and 6, respectively, which correspond to the powers of $x$ in each term.

Determine the Coefficient and the Degree of Each Term in the Polynomial