Algebra 2 - How to find the degree and LC of a polynomial by writing in standard form

The video tutorial explains how to identify and reorder polynomial terms by their powers, emphasizing the importance of writing them in descending order. It introduces the concept of the degree of a polynomial, which is the highest power, and the leading coefficient, which is the coefficient of the term with the highest power. The tutorial clarifies that the leading coefficient is a number, not a term with a variable.

What is the correct order of terms in a polynomial expression?

• Alphabetical order

• Descending order of powers

• Ascending order of powers

• Random order

In the expression 4X^2 - 3X + 1, what is the degree of the polynomial?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

Which of the following best describes the degree of a polynomial?

• The sum of all coefficients

• The number of terms

• The highest power of the variable

• The highest coefficient

What is the leading coefficient in the expression 4X^2 - 3X + 1?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

How is the leading coefficient of a polynomial defined?

• The sum of all coefficients

• The coefficient of the term with the highest power

• The average of all coefficients

• The coefficient of the term with the lowest power