Question

question 9
what is the leading term of the polynomial ( f(x) ) defined below?
( f(x) = 8x^3 - x + 5 + 5x^4 - 5x^2 )

Explanation:

Step1: Rearrange polynomial by degree

$f(x) = 5x^4 + 8x^3 - 5x^2 - x + 5$

Step2: Identify highest degree term

The term with the largest exponent of $x$ is $5x^4$.

Answer:

$5x^4$