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1. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

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Exercise 32 Page 10

The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree, in descending order. The coefficient of the first term of the polynomial in this form is called the leading coefficient.

Standard Form: - 3x^4+1/2x+7
Leading Coefficient: - 3

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The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms by degree in descending numerical order.

1/2x-3x^4+7

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Commutative Property of Addition

- 3x^4+1/2x+7

We want to find the leading coefficient of the polynomial. When written in standard form, the leading coefficient is the coefficient of the first term. - 3x^4+1/2x+7 The leading coefficient of the polynomial is - 3.