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Which of the following depicts a graph of a polynomial with a negative leading coefficient?

Which of the following depicts a graph of a polynomial with a negative leading coefficient-example-1

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Answer:

Graph D.

Explanation:

Hey there!

A coefficient is the number being multiplied by the variable,

Example: 5x - 5 is a coefficient

Graph d has a negative slope meaning the slope would be,

-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, ect.

So graph D is correct.

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