Algebra Examples

Find the Degree, Leading Term, and Leading Coefficient -9xy
-9xy
Step 1
The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.
2
Step 2
The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.
-9xy
Step 3
The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.
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Step 3.1
The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.
-9xy
Step 3.2
The leading coefficient in a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.
-9
-9
Step 4
List the results.
Polynomial Degree: 2
Leading Term: -9xy
Leading Coefficient: -9
 [x2  12  π  xdx ]