Classify the polynomial as constant linear quadratic cubic o

Classify the polynomial as constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic, and determine the leading term, the leading coefficient, and the degree of the polynomial.

g(x) = - 6x - 9

Solution

Taking = g(x) = - 6x - 9

It is a linear fuction which has an intercept with the y - axis at x= 0, y= -9.

Where m= -6.

Leading term= x

Leading coefficient= -6

Degree of the polynomial = 1