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Answer: DSet 2: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 6x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 6x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
A.
5
B.
12
C.
7
D.✓ Correct
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Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 6.
Why others are wrong:
A: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.