What is the coefficient of $x^{4}$ in the polynomial p(x)= $x^{7} + 3 x^{4} + 9 x^{2} + 1$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is C
3

A coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some terms of a polynomial.

In the term $3 x^{4}$ , the number 3 multiplies the variable $x^{4}$ . So, 3 is the coefficient.

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