SOLUTION: 4x^2-3x^3+2x+12 Write each polynomial in standard form and identify the leading coefficient

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Question 726304: 4x^2-3x^3+2x+12
Write each polynomial in standard form and identify the leading coefficient

Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x%5E2-3x%5E3%2B2x%2B12
Standard form for polynomials of one variable has the terms in order from highest exponent to lowest. Before we rearrange the terms we must have only additions in the expression so we are free to change the order:
4x%5E2%2B%28-3x%5E3%29%2B2x%2B12
Now we can put the polynomial in standard form:
%28-3x%5E3%29%2B4x%5E2%2B2x%2B12
And now can see the leading coefficient (in front): -3