What are the leading coefficient and degree of the polynomial? 2+18u^4+9u-u^8 Leading coefficient: Degree:

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What are the leading coefficient and degree of the polynomial?

2+18u^4+9u-u^8
Leading coefficient:
Degree:

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Answer:

-1 and degree 8

Explanation:

the highest degree carry the leading coefficient, and the highest power take the highest degree

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