Question

x2Step 2 of 2: Determine the degree and the leading coefficient of the polynomial.Degree:. Leading Coefficient

Answer 1

Given the following question:

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To determine the degree of a polynomial we have to find the highest power IN the polynomial.

Example:

`\begin{gathered} 4x^2+5^6-9 \\ \text{Degree of the polynomial is 6 } \end{gathered}`

Since 6 is the highest power in the polynomial.

To find the leading coefficient of a polynomial is the first coefficient (number placed before a variable) in the polynomial.

Example one:

`\begin{gathered} 4x^2+5^6-9 \\ \text{ Leading coefficient is 4} \end{gathered}`

Since 4 is the first coefficient in the polynomial.

Example two:

`\begin{gathered} x^2+3x-7 \\ \text{ Leading coefficient is 3} \end{gathered}`

Since 3 is the first coefficient in the polynomial.