Algebraeasy · Past Paper
What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 2x - 5x^3 + 4?
A2
B-5
C4
D3
✓ Correct Answer: B — -5
The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree, which is -5 for x^3.
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