Precalculus Examples

$5 + 4 + 3 i$

Step 1

Add $5$ and $4$ .

$9 + 3 i$

Step 2

The degree cannot be determined because $9 + 3 i$ is not a polynomial.

Not a polynomial

Step 3

The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.

$9$

Step 4

The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.

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Step 4.1

The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.

$9$

Step 4.2

The leading coefficient in a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.

$9$

Step 5

List the results.

Polynomial Degree: $Not a polynomial$

Leading Term: $9$

Leading Coefficient: $9$