Determine if \( f ( x ) = - x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 4 } - 9 + 6 x \) is a polynomial function. If it is, state the degree and the leading coefficient. If not, state why not.
Yes. The degree is \( 3 \) and the leading coefficient is \( - 1 \) .
No. The leading coefficient is not a whole number.
Yes. The degree is \( 4 \) and the leading coefficient is \( - 1 \) .
No. There is an exponent on a variable \( x \) that is not a whole number.