1. 3x^2+6x-1, find Leading coefficient of a polynomial
Solution:
The Given Polynomial =3x^2+6x-1
The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.
The leading term in a polynomial is the highest degree term
:. Leading term =3x^2
:. Leading coefficient =3
2. 3x+x^2-4, find Leading coefficient of a polynomial
Solution:
The Given Polynomial =3x+x^2-4
=x^2+3x-4
The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.
The leading term in a polynomial is the highest degree term
:. Leading term =x^2
:. Leading coefficient =1
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