Classify the Polynomial as Constant, Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, or Quartic $$f ( x ) = - 13 - x ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Classify the polynomial as constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic, and determine the leading term, the leading
coefficient, and the degree of the polynomial.
- $$f ( x ) = - 13 - x ^ { 2 }$$

A) Constant; $- 13 ; - 13 ; 0$
B) Linear; $- x ^ { 2 } ; - 1 ; 1$
C) Linear; $- 13 ; - 13 ; 1$
D) Quadratic; $- x ^ { 2 } ; - 1 ; 2$