Give the Degree of the Polynomial and Identify Its Leading $- 9 x ^ { 4 } - 7 w ^ { 3 } + 2 w - 4 y ^ { 5 } + 4$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Give the degree of the polynomial and identify its leading coefficient.
- $- 9 x ^ { 4 } - 7 w ^ { 3 } + 2 w - 4 y ^ { 5 } + 4$

• A)degree: 13; leading coefficient: -4
• B)degree: 5; leading coefficient: -4
• C)degree: 13; leading coefficient: -9
• D)degree: 5; leading coefficient: -9

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