Classify a polynomial and determine degree and leading coefficient

The video tutorial explains how to classify a polynomial by rewriting it in descending order. It identifies the degree of the polynomial as the largest exponent, which is 2 in this case, and the leading coefficient as the number multiplied by the term with the highest degree, which is -1. Despite having two terms, the polynomial is classified as quadratic due to its degree.

What is the first step in classifying a polynomial?

• Rewriting it in ascending order

• Rewriting it in descending order

• Finding the leading coefficient

• Identifying the constant term

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

• By identifying the largest exponent

• By counting the number of terms

• By finding the smallest exponent

• By looking at the constant term

What is the degree of the polynomial F(x) = -x^2 + 8?

• 2

• 0

• 1

• 3

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial F(x) = -x^2 + 8?

• -1

• 8

• 1

• 0

What type of polynomial is F(x) = -x^2 + 8?

• Constant

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic