Classify the Polynomial as Constant, Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, or Quartic $$f ( x ) = 7 x ^ { 2 } - 10 + 0.12 x - 7 x ^ { 3 }$$

question 81

Multiple Choice

Classify the polynomial as constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic, and determine the leading term, the leading
coefficient, and the degree of the polynomial.
- $$f ( x ) = 7 x ^ { 2 } - 10 + 0.12 x - 7 x ^ { 3 }$$

• A) Constant; \(- 10 ; - 10 ; 1\)
• B) Cubic; \(- 7 x ^ { 3 } ; - 7 ; 3\)
• C) Cubic; \(x ^ { 3 } ; - 7 ; 3\)
• D) Quadratic; \(7 x ^ { 2 } ; 7 ; 2\)

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