Question

Write the polynomial −11x^3 − 2 − 9x^5 − 4x^2 − 6x^4 − 14x in standard form. Then give the leading coefficient. HELP ASAP! 

Answer 1

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Writing a polynomial is standard form means arranging them accordingly, in descending power form:

-11x³ - 2 - 9x⁵ - 4x² - 6x⁴ - 14x

The highest power is 5, now we should arrange in decreasing manner
-9x⁵ - 6x⁴ - 11x³ - 4x² - 14x - 2

The leading coefficient is -9

Answer 2

To write it in standard form, you line up the terms from the highest degree (exponent) to the lowerest
− 9x^5− 6x^4 −11x^3− 4x^2− 14x − 2
the leading coefficient refers to the coefficient of the highest degree, which is -9 in this case.