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Answer: ASet 3: Polynomial Functions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that what is the leading coefficient of 4x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
What is the leading coefficient of 4x to the power of 2 + 3x - 5?
A.✓ Correct
4
B.
5
C.
8
D.
3
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the highest degree term: 4.
Why others are wrong:
B: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.