Question

Consider the following Polynomial -2a^3b^z+5ab^5+7b^4+8

a. Find the degree of the polynomial
1.5
2.6
3.15
b. Find the leading coefficient of the polynomial
1.-2
2.5
3.7
4.8
c. Find the constant term of the polynomial
1.-2
2.5
3.7
4.8
d. Find the leading term of the polynomial
1.-2a^3 b^2
2.5ab^5
3.7b^4
4.8

Answer 1

#a

Degree is the highest power

• here it's 5

#b

Leading coefficient is 7

#c

Constant term is 8 (which doesn't contain variables)

#d

Leading term is term with highest power

• 5ab⁵