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Answer: BSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 4x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 4x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
A.
2
B.✓ Correct
4
C.
5
D.
8
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 4.
Why others are wrong:
A: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.