OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §1.4 Polynomials · Example 1 · Algebra · Polynomials

Identifying the Degree and Leading Coefficient of a Polynomial

For the following polynomials, identify the degree, the leading term, and the leading coefficient.

ⓐ $3 + 2 x^{2} - 4 x^{3}$
ⓑ $5 t^{5} - 2 t^{3} + 7 t$
ⓒ $6 p - p^{3} - 2$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §1.4 Polynomials · Example 1

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