Question 142962: Could someone help me with this polynomial please? It's from a study guide Northern VA Comm. College thank you in advance for your help
Find the polynomial f(x)=4-2x^2+3x^4
Classify f(x) as constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic
find the leading term
find the leading coefficient
find the degree of the polynomial
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the polynomial f(x)=4-2x^2+3x^4
Rearrange:
y = 3x^4-2x^2+4
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Classify f(x) as constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic
Ans: quartic
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find the leading term
Ans: 3x^4
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find the leading coefficient
Ans: 3
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find the degree of the polynomial
Ans: 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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