Question

consider the following expression:

\\-2x + 5x^2 + 5x^3\\

step 2 of 2 : determine the degree and the leading coefficient of the polynomial.

degree: , leading coefficient:

Explanation:

Identify the term with the highest power of x

$$ 5x^3 $$

Determine the degree of the polynomial

$$ \text{Degree} = 3 $$

Determine the leading coefficient of the polynomial

$$ \text{Leading Coefficient} = 5 $$

Answer:

Consider the following expression:

$$-2x + 5x^2 + 5x^3$$

Determine the degree and the leading coefficient of the polynomial.

Degree: <blank>3</blank>, Leading Coefficient: <blank>5</blank>