Give the Degree of the Polynomial and Identify Its Leading $- 9 x ^ { 4 } - 7 w ^ { 3 } + 2 w - 4 y ^ { 5 } + 4$

Multiple Choice

Give the degree of the polynomial and identify its leading coefficient.
- $- 9 x ^ { 4 } - 7 w ^ { 3 } + 2 w - 4 y ^ { 5 } + 4$

A) degree: 13; leading coefficient: -4
B) degree: 5; leading coefficient: -4
C) degree: 13; leading coefficient: -9
D) degree: 5; leading coefficient: -9