Use the polynomial function below to answer the following questions. h ( x ) = − 7x^3 − 9 ^2 − 3

Question

Use the polynomial function below to answer the following questions.

h(x)=−7x3−9x2−3

a) Determine the leading coefficient of polynomial function shown above.

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Answer 1

The leading coefficient is -7 because it is the coefficient of the highest power of the variable.