MATH1111: College Algebra (24167) Homework: Section 1.4 Category: Homework Current score: 0.6/8 points Consider the algebraic expression $$-1 - 20x^4 + 19x + 11x^8 + \frac{x^3}{-2}$$ What is the degree of this polynomial? 8 Identify the constant term. -1 Identify the leading coefficient. 11 NYY - MIN Live - Bot 7
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The polynomial is given as: $$-1 - 20x^4 + 19x + 11x^8 + \frac{x^3}{-2}$$ Step 2: To find the degree of the polynomial, we need to identify the highest exponent of the variable 'x' in the expression. Let's list the terms and their exponents: - The term -1 has Show more…
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