How do you find the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial #5m^2+8m^5-2#?
1 Answer
Jun 25, 2017
Explanation:
#"the degree of a polynomial is the value of the largest"#
#"exponent of the variable in the polynomial"#
#"the largest exponent of m here is 5"#
#rArr"polynomial of degree 5"#
#"expressing the polynomial in standard form"#
#8m^5+5m^2-2#
#"the leading term is " 8m^5#
#rArr"the leading coefficient is 8"#
