Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial. 5 - 3x2 - 6x
A)degree: 3 leading coefficient: -6
B)degree: 2 leading coefficient: 3
C)degree: 3 leading coefficient: 3
D)degree: 2 leading coefficient: -3
E)degree: 2 leading coefficient: 5

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of x, which is 2 in this case (-3x^2). The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest power, which is -3.

Identify the Degree and Leading Coefficient of the Polynomial