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Answer: BSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 7x to the power of 3 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 7x to the power of 3 + 3x - 5?
A.
8
B.✓ Correct
7
C.
14
D.
5
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 7.
Why others are wrong:
A: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.