Arrange the polynomial in descending powers of the variable. Then find its degree and leading coefficient.7x - 8x5 - 1

A. 7x - 8x5 - 1, degree 6, leading coefficient: 7
B. -8x5 + 7x - 1, degree: 6, leading coefficient: -8
C. 7x - 8x5 - 1, degree 7, leading coefficient: 7
D. -8x5 + 7x - 1, degree: 5, leading coefficient: -8


Answer: D

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