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Answer: DSet 3: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 9x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 9x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
A.
11
B.
7
C.
10
D.✓ Correct
9
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 9.
Why others are wrong:
A: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.