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leading coefficient

American

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

noun

Mathematics.

the coefficient of the term of highest degree in a given polynomial. 5 is the leading coefficient in 5 x 3 + 3 x 2 − 2 x + 1.

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What happens when the leading coefficient is not 1 and there is no GCF?

From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020

Sometimes, after you factor the GCF, the leading coefficient of the trinomial becomes 1 and you can factor it by the methods we’ve used so far.

From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020

When the leading coefficient is negative, we factor the negative out as part of the GCF.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020

Since the leading coefficient is negative, the GCF is negative, −6a.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020

To complete the square, the leading coefficient must be one.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020

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