How do you find the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial #5m^2+8m^5-2#?

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Jim G.
Jun 25, 2017

#"degree " 5" and " 8#

Explanation:

#"the degree of a polynomial is the value of the largest"#
#"exponent of the variable in the polynomial"#

#"the largest exponent of m here is 5"#

#rArr"polynomial of degree 5"#

#"expressing the polynomial in standard form"#

#8m^5+5m^2-2#

#"the leading term is " 8m^5#

#rArr"the leading coefficient is 8"#

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