Concept explainers
To write: The polynomial
Answer to Problem 33PPS
The standard form of the polynomial is
The leading coefficient is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
The given polynomial is
A polynomial is in standard form if the exponent is arranged from largest to lowest i.e. in descending order.
So, arrange the exponent in descending order to write the polynomial in standard form.
Now, the coefficient of the variable with largest exponent is called leading coefficient.
Here, the coefficient of the variable with largest exponent is
Therefore, the leading coefficient is
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