Homework Help: Algebra 2

Posted by Rae on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 9:04pm.

The Question(s)::
Write the polynomial
2-2x+5x^2-2x^5
in standard form.

a.) What is its degree?
b.)What is the leading coefficient?

I missed this lesson in class. It's very confusing. Could someone please explain what to do?

Much appreciated,
Rae

Algebra 2 - bobpursley, Monday, November 5, 2007 at 9:13pm
Rewrite the polynomial with the highest degree first, in descending degrees.

Degree means the power of x, in a polynomial, one means the highest power of x when discussing degree.
- Algebra 2 - Rae, Monday, November 5, 2007 at 9:21pm
  Thanks!
  So, is the degree the highest exponent?
  For some reason, I keep thinking it's five.
  But, I might be wrong.

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