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Find the degree and leading coefficient for the given polynomial. −2x^2−4x^3+x−5

Find the degree and leading coefficient for the given polynomial. −2x^2−4x^3+x−5-example-1
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Step 1

The highest power of the variable that occurs in the polynomial is called the degree of a polynomial. The leading term is the term with the highest power, and its coefficient is called the leading coefficient.

Step 2

Find the leading term of


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\text{The leading term=-4x}^3

Step 3

Find the leading coefficient


-4

Step 4

Find the de

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