Question

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

Answer 1

The leading coefficient is the number that is being multiplied in the highest degree x term. In this case, the highest degree term is:

$\frac{1}{4}x^5$

Then, the leading coefficient is 1/4