What is the coefficient of the term of degree 4 in this polynomial?4x8 + 5x4 - 2x3 + x2 - 1

875

To find the coefficient of a term of degree 4 in a polynomial, you need to identify the term with that degree and then read its coefficient.

In the given polynomial, 4x^8 + 5x^4 - 2x^3 + x^2 - 1, the term with degree 4 is 5x^4. To find its coefficient, you simply read the number in front of it, which is 5. Therefore, the coefficient of the term of degree 4 in this polynomial is 5.