SOLUTION: f(x)=3.14x^4-x+4 Determine if the function is a polynomial function. If the function is a polynomial function, state the degree and the leading coefficient. If the function is n

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Question 1132606: f(x)=3.14x^4-x+4
Determine if the function is a polynomial function. If the function is a polynomial function, state the degree and the leading coefficient. If the function is not a polynomial, state why.

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal:
Answer by ikleyn(52809)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The given function is a polynomial function.


The degree is 4.


The leading coefficient is 3.14.

As a reminder, 2 x 2 = 4.


Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is. Polynomials need real number coefficients , but the power is an integer.
It is 4th degree with leading coefficient of 3.14
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