Question

State the leading coefficient of -9x^5+3x^2+3-7x+10x^3

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

In a polynomial, the leading coefficient is the coefficient to the variable with the largest exponent.

In this polynomial, the variable with the largest exponent is x^5.

The leading coefficient is the number in front of the variable. In this case, the leading coefficient is -9.

So, the leading coefficient is -9.

Answer 2

-9

Explanation:

We need to write the terms from highest power to smallest power

-9x^5+10x^3+3x^2-7x+3

The leading coefficient is the number in front of the highest power

-9