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What is the leading term, leading coefficient, and degree of this polynomial # F(X)= 5/6x+3x^2-4.3x^3-7x^4#?

Answer 1

Savannah Anderson

#-7x^4=># the leading term

#-7=># the leading coefficient

#4=># the degree of this polynomial

The leading term of a polynomial is the term of highest degree.

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

The degree of a polynomial is the degree of the leading term.

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Answer 2

Nathan Axel

The leading term is -7x^4, the leading coefficient is -7, and the degree of the polynomial is 4.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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