Question

When the polynomial is written in standard form, what are the values of the leading coefficient and the constant?

5x + 2 – 3x2

Answer 1

The leading coefficient is - 3, and the constant is 2.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Hello there!

First, we must define the words "leading coefficient" and "constant."

Take a look at the simple definitions...
Leading coefficient- the number behind the term with the highest exponent
Constant- the number without any variable in front of it

This means that for the polynomial
5x+2-3x^2 the leading coefficient is -3 because it is the number behind the term with the highest exponent! The constant is 2 because there are no variables behind it.

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