Question

Consider the following polynomial expression: 4x5 - 16x2 + 13x8.

Part D: what is the leading term ?

Answer 1

Hi there!  

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I believe your answer is:

$13x^8$

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Here’s why:  

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$4x^5 - 16x^2 + 13x^8$

• The leading term contains the highest power of 'x'.
• Since 8 is greater than 5 and 2, the leading term in the give in polynomial would be $13x^8$.

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.