Question

Find the degree and leading coefficient for the given polynomial. −2x^2−4x^3+x−5

Answer 1

Step 1

The highest power of the variable that occurs in the polynomial is called the degree of a polynomial. The leading term is the term with the highest power, and its coefficient is called the leading coefficient.

Step 2

Find the leading term of

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$\text{The leading term=-4x}^3$

Step 3

Find the leading coefficient

$-4$

Step 4

Find the de