Question

Consider the quadratic function f(x) = –2x2 + 5x – 4.

The leading coefficient of the function is

.

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

The leading coefficient is the coefficient in front of the first term when the factors are written with the highest power in front

f(x) = –2x^2 + 5x – 4.

The highest power is x^2

The leading coefficient is -2