Question

Answer the questions about the following polynomial.
minus, 2, minus, start fraction, x, divided by, 3, end fraction
−2 - x/3
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Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

The expression represents a _____ polynomial with ____terms. The constant term is
____, the leading term is _____, and the leading coefficient is___.

Answer 1

The expression \(-2 - \frac{x}{3}\) can be rewritten as \(-\frac{1}{3}x - 2\).

Now, let's identify the required components:

1. The expression represents a **linear** polynomial (since the highest degree of \(x\) is 1).
2. It has **2 terms**: the term \(-\frac{1}{3}x\) and the constant term \(-2\).
3. The constant term is **-2**.
4. The leading term is \(-\frac{1}{3}x\).
5. The leading coefficient is **-\(\frac{1}{3}\)**.

So, summarizing the answers:

- The expression represents a **linear** polynomial with **2** terms.
- The constant term is **-2**, the leading term is **-\(\frac{1}{3}x\)**, and the leading coefficient is **-\(\frac{1}{3}\)**.