Write the Polynomial $- 2 x - 6 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } + 7$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Write the polynomial $- 2 x - 6 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } + 7$ in standard form. Find the leading coefficient of the polynomial.

• A) \(7 + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 6 x ^ { 4 }\) leading coefficient: 2
• B) \(- 6 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 7\) leading coefficient: 7
• C) \(7 + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 6 x ^ { 4 }\) leading coefficient: 7
• D) \(- 6 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 7\) leading coefficient: 6
• E) \(- 6 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 7\) leading coefficient: 2

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