SOLUTION: It says to state the degree and leading coefficients of each polynomial. the problem is -4m-7m^6+6m^5+3m^2. i Don't understand how to get the degree and leading coefficients.

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Question 613543: It says to state the degree and leading coefficients of each polynomial. the problem is
-4m-7m^6+6m^5+3m^2.
i Don't understand how to get the degree and leading coefficients. please HELP!!

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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It says to state the degree and leading coefficients of each polynomial. the problem is
-4m-7m^6+6m^5+3m^2
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The "degree" is the term with the highest exponent. In this case, the term with the highest exponent is -7m^6 -- therefore, the degree is 6.
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The terms and coefficient:
"-4m" the coefficient is -4
"-7m^6" the coefficient is -7
"6m^5" the coefficient is 6
"3m^2" the coefficient is 3