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