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What is the leading coefficient of 2x^9 + 3x^6 - x -20?

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Answer:

2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

2x⁹ + 3x⁶ - x - 20

Step 2: Find

The leading coefficient is the constant multiplied to the highest degree variable:

Highest Degree: x⁹

Term: 2x⁹

Leading Coefficient: 2

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