Use the polynomial function below to answer the following questions. f(x) = x^5 − 8x^4 + 7x^3 − 5x

Question

Use the polynomial function below to answer the following questions.

f(x) = x^5 − 8x^4 + 7x^3 − 5x

a) State the term that determines the leading coefficient and the degree of the polynomial function shown above. _______________

Answer 1

The first term (of highest degree) determines the leading coefficient and the degree of the polynomial.