What Is A Leading Coefficient? | Virtual Nerd

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Real math help. What is a Leading Coefficient? What is a Leading Coefficient?

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Where do you think a leading coefficient is located in a polynomial? The name gives a great hint! This tutorial introduces you to the leading coefficient of a polynomial and shows you exactly where it's located.

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definition
leading coefficient
polynomial
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Background Tutorials

Polynomial Definitions
- What is a Polynomial?
  
  If you learn about algebra, then you'll see polynomials everywhere! In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition of a polynomial and see some of the common names for certain polynomials.
Simplifying Expressions
- What's a Coefficient?
  
  There is a bunch of vocabulary that you just need to know when it comes to algebra, and coefficient is one of the key words that you have to feel 100% comfortable with. Check out the tutorial and let us know if you want to learn more about coefficients!