SOLUTION: find leading coefficient degree polynomial f(x) -7x^4+9x^3+1 x^2+9 Please help me solve - thanks!

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Question 631561: find leading coefficient degree polynomial f(x) -7x^4+9x^3+1 x^2+9
Please help me solve - thanks!
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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The leading term is the one with the largest exponent of the variable,
which is usually x. That's the term -7x4
That largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial. That's 4
The coefficient of the leading term is the leading coefficient. That's -7