How do you find the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial #5t^4+t^3-7#?

1 Answer
Aug 31, 2017

#"degree "4," leading coefficient "=5#

Explanation:

#"the degree of a polynomial is the value of the largest"#
#"power (exponent ) in the polynomial"#

#"the leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term of"#
#"largest power with the polynomial in standard form"#

#5t^4+t^3-7" is in standard form"#

#rArr"degree "=4" and leading coefficient "=5#