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 does the abbreviation 'D' stand for in the context of polynomials?

Explain the difference between the highest number and the highest power in a polynomial.