Algebra Examples
Step 1
Identify the exponents on the variables in each term, and add them together to find the degree of each term.
The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.
Step 2
The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.
Step 3
The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.
The leading coefficient in a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.
Step 4
List the results.
Polynomial Degree:
Leading Term:
Leading Coefficient: