Recognise and classify a polynomial practice questions | Mathematical Methods (Year 11, VCE Units 1 & 2, Cubic polynomials, Cubic polynomial forms and operations)

(a)1 mark

Which expression is a polynomial in \(x\)?

-3x^{2} - 5x - 3

-3x^{2} - 5x^{-3} - 3

(b)3 marks

For the following polynomial \(P(x)=-3x^{2} - 5x - 3\), state its degree, leading coefficient and constant coefficient

degree Leading coefficient Constant coefficient

(c)1 mark

Is \(P(x)\) monic?

Not monic

Monic