Given the polynomial:
You need to remember the following definitions:
- The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent.
- The Leading Coefficient is the number that multiplies the variable with the highest exponent.
- The Standard Form of a polynomial shows the terms in descending numerical order.
In this case, you can identify that:
1. The highest exponent of the polynomial is 5. Therefore:
2. The Constant Term is:
Therefore, you can rewrite it in descending numerical order:
Now you can identify that the Leading Coefficient is:
Hence, the answer is: Last option.