If the following is a polynomial function, then state its degree and leading coefficient. If it is not, then state this fact.
-$$f ( x ) = 16 x ^ { 5 } + 6 x ^ { 4 } - 9 x ^ { 3 }$$
A) Degree: 5; leading coefficient: 16
B) Degree: 16; leading coefficient: 5
C) Not a polynomial function.
D) Degree: 3 ; leading coefficient: 16

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The given function is a polynomial function with the highest power of x being 5, making its degree 5. The coefficient of the term with the highest power is 16, making it the leading coefficient.

If the Following Is a Polynomial Function, Then State Its f(x)=16x5+6x4−9x3f ( x ) = 16 x ^ { 5 } + 6 x ^ { 4 } - 9 x ^ { 3 }f(x)=16x5+6x4−9x3

If the Following Is a Polynomial Function, Then State Its $f ( x ) = 16 x ^ { 5 } + 6 x ^ { 4 } - 9 x ^ { 3 }$