Question

Write the polynomial in standard form. then classify it by degree and number of terms.

-2x^3+6-x^3+5x

Answer 1

standard form: −3x³+5x+6

degree and number of terms.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of its terms. 3

The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.

−3x³

The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term. −3

List the results.

Polynomial Degree: 3

Leading Term: −3x³

Leading Coefficient: −3

Explanation: