Question

Janae wrote the following polynomial expression: 2x5 - 4x3 + 6x8.

Janae 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 is correct

Explanation:

2x^5 - 4x^3 + 6x^8.

We need to rewrite the polynomial in decreasing order

6x^8 +2x^5 -4x^3

The leading coefficient is 6