What is a Leading Coefficient?

What is a Leading Coefficient?

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Where do you think a leading coefficient is located in a polynomial? The name gives a great hint! This tutorial introduces you to the leading coefficient of a polynomial and shows you exactly where it's located.

Keywords:

  • definition
  • leading coefficient
  • polynomial
  • degree
  • standard form

Background Tutorials

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