Consider the following polynomials:
Polynomial A: 5z+4z4−6z3+2
Polynomial B: 2x4+9x7−12x−2
(6 points)
Responses
Leading term Polynomial A: 4z4
Leading term Polynomial A: −6z3
Leading term Polynomial B: −12x
Leading term Polynomial B: 9x7
4z4−6z3+5z+2
−6z3+5z+4z2+2
Leading coefficient Polynomial A: 4
Leading coefficient Polynomial A: −6
9x7+2x4−12x−2
−12x+9x7+2x4−2
Leading coefficient Polynomial B: 9
Leading coefficient Polynomial B: −12
To clarify the responses, here are the leading terms and leading coefficients for each polynomial:
Polynomial A:
Leading term: 4z^4
Leading coefficient: 4
Polynomial B:
Leading term: 9x^7
Leading coefficient: 9