If the following is a polynomial function, then state its degree and leading coefficient. If it is not, then state this fact.
-$$f ( x ) = - 15 x ^ { 5 } - 9 x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 3 } + 12$$
A) Degree: 4 ; leading coefficient: $- 15$
B) Degree: 5; leading coefficient: $- 15$
C) Degree: $- 15$; leading coefficient: $- 6$
D) Not a polynomial function.

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The Answer is B

If the Following Is a Polynomial Function, Then State Its f(x)=−15x5−9x4−6x3+12f ( x ) = - 15 x ^ { 5 } - 9 x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 3 } + 12f(x)=−15x5−9x4−6x3+12

If the Following Is a Polynomial Function, Then State Its $f ( x ) = - 15 x ^ { 5 } - 9 x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 3 } + 12$