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Answer: ASet 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 9x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 9x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
A.✓ Correct
9
B.
18
C.
8
D.
11
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 9.
Why others are wrong:
B: 18 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.