Find the Degree, Leading Term, and Leading Coefficient x/8

$\frac{x}{8}$

Step 1

The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.

$1$

Step 2

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

$\frac{x}{8}$

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.

$\frac{x}{8}$

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

$\frac{1}{8}$

Step 4

List the results.

Polynomial Degree: $1$

Leading Term: $\frac{x}{8}$

Leading Coefficient: $\frac{1}{8}$