State the Degree and Leading Coefficient of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = 16 x ^ { 4 } - 5 x + 5$$

question 63

Multiple Choice

State the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = 16 x ^ { 4 } - 5 x + 5$$

• A) Degree: 6; leading coefficient: 16
• B) Degree: 5; leading coefficient: 16
• C) Degree: 16; leading coefficient: 4
• D) Degree: 4; leading coefficient: 16

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