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a)

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Given function f(x) = 5x² + 2x - 7

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degree :

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of its terms when the polynomial is expressed in its canonical form consisting of a linear combination of monomials.

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leading coeficient :

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The coefficient of the term with the highest degree (greatest power of x) is called the leading coeficient and cannot equal 0.

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constant term :

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The term for which degree is zero.

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The degree = 2

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The leading coefficient = 5

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The constant term = -7

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b)

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Given function f(x) = - 3x + 11

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f(x) = - 3x¹ + 11

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The degree = 1

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The leading coefficient = - 3

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The constant term = 11

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c)

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Given function f(x) = 3/4 x² - 6x² + 8x + 2

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f(x) = (3/4 - 6)x² + 8x + 2

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f(x) = (-21/4)x² + 8x + 2

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The degree = 2

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The leading coefficient = (-21/4)

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The constant term = 2

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