SOLUTION: Please explain about leading coefficients when no number is listed, is it a one or is it zero? Example: -x^2+6x-2 Thank you.

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Question 30682: Please explain about leading coefficients when no number is listed, is it a one or is it zero? Example: -x^2+6x-2 Thank you.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
IT IS ALWAYS A 1 IF NO COEFFICIENT IS PRESENT THERE IS ALSO AN ASSUMED + IF NOT MENTIONED.