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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial? 5x3 + 17 − 8x5 − 9x4 A) −8 B) −9 C) 17 D) 5
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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial?

5x3 + 17 − 8x5 − 9x4

A) −8
B) −9
C) 17
D) 5

User David Miguel
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

Write the polynomial from highest power to smallest

− 8x^5 − 9x^4+5x^3 + 17

The leading coefficient is the first number in front of the highest power

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