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The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree, in descending order. The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable.
Standard Form: 2x^2 + 6
Degree: 2
Leading Coefficient: 2
Classification: Binomial
6 + 2x^2 ⇔ 2x^2 + 6 We want to classify this polynomial by the number of terms. The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable. 2x^2+6 The highest exponent of the polynomial, and therefore its degree, is 2. The leading coefficient of the polynomial is 2. This polynomial consists of two terms, so it is a binomial.