leading coefficient
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The polynomial function is of even degree and leading coefficient is negative.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
When the leading coefficient is not a factor of all the terms, we will divide both sides of the equation by the leading coefficient!
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 in the last section.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
To complete the square, the leading coefficient must be one.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
If it is a trinomial where the leading coefficient is one, x2 + bx + c , use the “undo FOIL” method.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
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