Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial. 5 - 6x² + 4x A) degree: 3 leading coefficient: 4 B) degree: 2 leading coefficient: 6 C) degree: 3 leading coefficient: 6 D) degree: 2 leading coefficient: -6 E) degree: 2 leading coefficient: 5

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The degree of the polynomial is 2, as the highest power of x is 2. The leading coefficient is -6, which is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree, -6x^2.

Identify the Degree and Leading Coefficient of the Polynomial