Question

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial when written in standard form 4x+7x^3-6

Answer 1

The leading coefficient here is 7.

Explanation:

A polynomial in "standard form" is arranged in descending powers of x. Thus, 4x+7x^3-6 must be re-written as 7x^3 + 4x - 6. The leading coefficient here is 7.

Answer 2

Standard form is largest exponent to smallest exponent

7x^3 +4x-6

leading coefficient is 7