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Answer: DSet 3: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the leading coefficient of 7x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 7x to the power of 4 + 3x - 5?
A.
14
B.
9
C.
6
D.✓ Correct
7
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 7.
Why others are wrong:
A: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.