Question

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial when written in standard form 8x^2+9+5x^3

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

To write the polynomial in standard form you need to write it in descending order of degree.

Standard form is:

5x^3 + 8x^2 + 9

The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the first term, the highest degree term.

Answer: 5