Classify the Polynomial as Constant, Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, or Quartic $$f ( x ) = - 13 - x ^ { 2 }$$

question 38

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.
- $$f ( x ) = - 13 - x ^ { 2 }$$

• A) Constant; \(- 13 ; - 13 ; 0\)
• B) Linear; \(- x ^ { 2 } ; - 1 ; 1\)
• C) Linear; \(- 13 ; - 13 ; 1\)
• D) Quadratic; \(- x ^ { 2 } ; - 1 ; 2\)

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