SOLUTION: I need help solving the following question: For 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 le

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Question 166410: I need help solving the following question:
For 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 and find the degree of the polynomial
Any assistance you can provide me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
lets re write this as f%28x%29=-2x%5E2%2B3x%5E4-4
This is a quadratic equation with a leading coefficent of -2 and it is a 2nd degree polynomial