In (6x^8-5x^6+3), what are the coefficients of (x^7), (x^5), and (x)?

Correct answer: \(0, 0, 0\)

The polynomial is \(6x^8-5x^6+3\). It has no terms containing \(x^7\), \(x^5\), or \(x\), so the coefficient of each of these powers is \(0\). The numbers \(6\) and \(-5\) are coefficients of \(x^8\) and \(x^6\), respectively, so option A is not correct. Exam tip: If a power of a variable is absent from a polynomial, its coefficient is \(0\).