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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial? 7x + 5x2 − 9x3 − 10

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Answer:

The leading coefficient of the polynomial is -9.

Explanation:

9 is the leading coefficient of this polynomial because if you rearrange the exponents from greatest to least, you will get this :

-9x3 + 5x2 + 7x -10

Your leading coefficient is the number included with your degree or highest exponent.

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