Polynomials, Degree and Leading Coefficient – Quick Check

Which ones are polynomials? (You may select more than one.)

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Fill in the blank. The __________ is the highest exponent of a variable when a polynomial is in standard form.

• coefficient

• degree

• monomial

• term

Fill in the blank. The ________ is the number in front of the highest exponent of a variable in standard form.

• degree

• variable

• exponent

• leading coefficient

What is the degree of this polynomial?

• 5

• 2

• -1

What is the degree of this polynomial?

• -3

• 12

• 1

What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?

• 5

• 2

• -1

What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?

• -3

• 12

• 1

What is the degree of this polynomial?

• 14

• 5

• 3

• 6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Combine like terms (to put the polynomial in standard form).

• 2x² + 6x

• x² + 8x

• 2x⁴ + 6x

• 3x² + 6x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.B.3

What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial? REMEMBER: The polynomial must be in STANDARD FORM.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1