Question

What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?

6x^2 + 3x - 10

Answer 1

• 6

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Leading coefficients are the numbers written in front of the variable with the largest exponent.

In the given expression the term with the largest exponent is 6x² and the number in front of the variable is 6.

Therefore the leading coefficient of the given polynomial is 6.

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

In this polynomial:

6x² + 3x - 10

• The term with the highest degree is 6x², and the coefficient of this term is 6.

Therefore, the leading coefficient of the polynomial is 6.