SOLUTION:
Case: Polynomials (Leading term, leading coefficient and degree)
Degree: The highest value of exponents in the polynomial
Leading coefficient: The value of the coefficient of the term having highest value of exponents in the polynomial.
Leading term: The whole term having highest value of exponents in the polynomial.
Given:
Three polynomials. f(p), g(c) and h(n)
Required:
State the:
(i) degree (ii) leading term and (iii) leading coefficient for
(i) f(p)
(ii) g(c)
(iii) h(n)
Method:
A) f(p)
[tex]f(p)=-7p^5-p^4-3p^3[/tex]
i) degree = 5
ii) leading term
[tex]-7p^5[/tex]
iii) leading coefficient= -7
B)
[tex]g(c)=14c^4+23c^5+8c^6[/tex]
Final answer:
