Write the Polynomial in Descending Order $$- 2 x + 8 + 2 x ^ { 4 }$$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Write the polynomial in descending order. Then identify the leading coefficient and the degree. $$- 2 x + 8 + 2 x ^ { 4 }$$

• A) \(8 + 2 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x\); leading coefficient: 8 ; degree: 4
• B) \(2 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x + 8\); leading coefficient: 2 ; degree: 4
• C) \(2 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x + 8\); leading coefficient: 2 ; degree: 3
• D) \(8 + 2 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x\); leading coefficient: 8 ; degree: 3

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