Find the Degree, Leading Term, and Leading Coefficient -9x^3

$- 9 x^{3}$

Step 1

The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.

$3$

Step 2

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

$- 9 x^{3}$

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.

$- 9 x^{3}$

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

$- 9$

Step 4

List the results.

Polynomial Degree: $3$

Leading Term: $- 9 x^{3}$

Leading Coefficient: $- 9$