SOLUTION: State the degree and leading coefficient of each polynomial in one variable. if it is not a polynomial in one variable, explain why. Q1: (3x^2+1)(2x^2-9) Q2: 1/5a^3-3/5a^2+4/5a

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Question 377267: State the degree and leading coefficient of each polynomial in one variable. if it is not a polynomial in one variable, explain why.
Q1: (3x^2+1)(2x^2-9)
Q2: 1/5a^3-3/5a^2+4/5a

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
q1: This is a polynomial, degree 2, leading coefficient 6.
q2: This is a polynomial, degree 3, leading coefficient 1/5.

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