Determine if the function is a monomial function (given that c and k represent constants). If it is, state the degree and
leading coefficient.
-$$f ( x ) = - 5 \cdot 5 ^ { x }$$
A) Degree is 5; leading coefficient is $- 5$
B) Degree is x; leading coefficient is 5
C) Degree is x; leading coefficient is $- 5$
D) Not a monomial function

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A monomial function is of the form $cx^n$, where $c$ is a constant, $n$ is a non-negative integer, and $x$ is the variable. The given function $f(x) = -5 \cdot 5^x$ does not fit this form because the exponent is a variable, not a constant integer. Therefore, it is not a monomial function.

Determine If the Function Is a Monomial Function (Given That f(x)=−5⋅5xf ( x ) = - 5 \cdot 5 ^ { x }f(x)=−5⋅5x

Determine If the Function Is a Monomial Function (Given That $f ( x ) = - 5 \cdot 5 ^ { x }$