Question

What are the leading coefficient, constant term and degree, if any, of the algebraic expression (x - 1)(x^2+1)

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

(x - 1)(x^2 + 1)

= x(x^2 + 1) - 1(x^2 + 1)

= x^3 + x - x^2 - 1

= x^3 - x^2 - x - 1.

Leading coefficient = 1.

Constant term = -1.

Degree = 3.   (because of the x^3).