State the Degree and Leading Coefficient of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = 14 x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 5$$

Multiple Choice

State the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = 14 x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 5$$

A) Degree: 14; leading coefficient: 4
B) Degree: 8; leading coefficient: 14
C) Degree: 7; leading coefficient: 14
D) Degree: 4; leading coefficient: 14