What are the leading coefficient, constant term and degree, if any, of the algebraic expression (x-1) (x↑2+1)

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On a cm grid, point p has coordinates (3,-1) and point q has coordinates (-5,6) calculate the shortest distance between p and q give your answer to 1 decimal place

Will mark brainlist what is the slope of the line passing through the points (-2, -8) and (-3,-9)? -7/5-5/71-1