Math Problem Statement

Determine the coefficient of each​ term, the degree of each​ term, the degree of the​ polynomial, the leading​ term, and the leading coefficient of the following polynomial.

9 x Superscript 7 Baseline plus 2 x squared minus 3 x plus 69x7+2x2−3x+6

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Part 1

The coefficient of the term

9 x Superscript 79x7

is

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Solution

To analyze the polynomial 9x7+2x23x+69x^7 + 2x^2 - 3x + 6, let's identify each component systematically.

  1. Coefficient of each term:

    • For 9x79x^7, the coefficient is 9.
    • For 2x22x^2, the coefficient is 2.
    • For 3x-3x, the coefficient is -3.
    • For the constant term 66, the coefficient is 6.
  2. Degree of each term:

    • The term 9x79x^7 has a degree of 7.
    • The term 2x22x^2 has a degree of 2.
    • The term 3x-3x has a degree of 1.
    • The constant term 66 has a degree of 0.
  3. Degree of the polynomial: The highest degree of the terms in the polynomial is 7.

  4. Leading term: The leading term, which has the highest degree, is 9x79x^7.

  5. Leading coefficient: The coefficient of the leading term is 9.


Answer for Part 1: The coefficient of the term 9x79x^7 is 9.

Would you like more details on any part of this explanation, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How does the sign of the leading coefficient affect the graph of a polynomial?
  2. What is the role of the constant term in a polynomial?
  3. How can you determine if a polynomial is even or odd?
  4. What methods can be used to factor a polynomial?
  5. How can the degree of a polynomial affect the number of roots it has?
  6. What are the possible end behaviors of a polynomial function?
  7. How do you determine the multiplicity of a root in a polynomial?
  8. Can a polynomial have a fractional exponent?

Tip: When identifying coefficients, remember that each term's coefficient is the number directly in front of the variable or variable expression, including any sign (positive or negative).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Coefficients
Degree of a Polynomial
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12