Question

5. Janae wrote the following polynomial expression: 2x^5 - 4x^3 + 6x^8. Jande

claimed it was a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 2. Justin argued
back claiming that it was a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 6. Who is
correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Justin

Explanation:

the leading exponent is x^8 as it is the largest of the three (trinomial) the coefficient of x^8 is 6 as it is the number attached to x^8