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In the polynomial function below, what is the leading coefficient?F(x) = 4x +8x – 5x4 - 19A. 8B. 2C.-50D. -191E.

In the polynomial function below, what is the leading coefficient?F(x) = 4x +8x – 5x-example-1
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The leading coefficient is the number that is being multiplied in the highest degree x term. In this case, the highest degree term is:


(1)/(4)x^5

Then, the leading coefficient is 1/4

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