Finding the degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial not in standard form

The video tutorial explains the application of the distributive property in algebra, demonstrating how to multiply terms and combine like terms. It further identifies the degree and leading coefficient of a quadratic binomial. The session concludes with a brief review and an opportunity for questions.

What is the result of applying the distributive property to the expression X * (X + 5)?

• X^2 + 5X

• X^2 - 5X

• X^2 - 25

• X^2 + 25

When combining like terms, what happens to the terms 5X and -5X?

• They add up to 10X

• They cancel each other out

• They multiply to 25X

• They remain unchanged

What is the simplified form of the expression after combining like terms in X^2 + 5X - 5X - 25?

• X^2 + 25

• X^2 - 5X + 25

• X^2 - 25

• X^2 + 5X - 25

What is the degree of the polynomial X^2 - 25?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

How would you classify the polynomial X^2 - 25?

• Monomial

• Trinomial

• Binomial

• Quadrinomial