Find the Degree, Leading Term, and Leading Coefficient -8xy

$- 8 x y$

Step 1

The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.

$2$

Step 2

The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.

$- 8 x y$

Step 3

The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.

The leading term in a polynomial is the term with the highest degree.

$- 8 x y$

The leading coefficient in a polynomial is the coefficient of the leading term.

$- 8$

Step 4

List the results.

Polynomial Degree: $2$

Leading Term: $- 8 x y$

Leading Coefficient: $- 8$