Question

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial: 5-3x+4x^2

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

The first step here is to rearrange the terms of this polynomial in descending order: x^2, then x, then x^0 (nothing that x^0 = 1):

4x^2 - 3x + 5

The "leading coefficient of the polynomial) is the coefficient of the highest x power, which here is x^2: 4.

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

5-3x+4x^2

Write the terms from highest power to smallest power

4x^2 -3x +5

The leading coefficient is the term in front of the highest power

4