Question

Coefficient of$x^2$ in the polynomial
$-8x^4-5x^3-8x+10$ is .

• A. 0.0
• B. -8
• C. -5
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0.0

In the polynomial
$-8x^4-5x^3-8x+10$, there is no $x^2$ term.
This can be written as:
$-8x^4-5x^3+0x^2-8x+10$

Thus, coefficient of$x^2$ is 0.