Question

answer the questions about the following polynomial.
$7 + x^3$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
the expression represents a polynomial with \\(\square\\) terms. the constant term is \\(\square\\), the leading term is \\(\square\\), and the leading coefficient is \\(\square\\).

Explanation:

Step1: Identify polynomial degree

The highest power of $x$ is $3$, so it is a cubic polynomial.

Step2: Count number of terms

The polynomial has two distinct terms: $7$ and $x^3$.

Step3: Locate constant term

The term without $x$ is $7$.

Step4: Find leading term

The term with the highest power of $x$ is $x^3$.

Step5: Identify leading coefficient

The coefficient of the leading term $x^3$ is $1$.

Answer:

The expression represents a cubic polynomial with $\boldsymbol{2}$ terms. The constant term is $\boldsymbol{7}$, the leading term is $\boldsymbol{x^3}$, and the leading coefficient is $\boldsymbol{1}$.