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When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Alexis found the product to be - 4x + 8x^2 - 2x^3 + 5. He then had to state the leading coefficient of this polynomial. Alexi…

When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Alexis found the product to be - 4x + 8x^2 - 2x^3 + 5. He then had to state the leading coefficient of this polynomial. Alexi…
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When multiplying polynomials for a math

assignment, Alexis found the product to be
- 4x + 8x^2 - 2x^3 + 5. He then had to state the
leading coefficient of this polynomial. Alexis
wrote down -4. Do you agree with Alexis's
answer Explain your reasoning.

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Answer:

No because the leading coefficient is always the value with the greatest exponent. The leading coefficient is -2.

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