Find the Degree of the Polynomial Function $$h ( x ) = - 12 x - 7$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Find the degree of the polynomial function.
- $$h ( x ) = - 12 x - 7$$

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) \(- 12\)
• D) 0

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