Determine the leading coefficient and degree of a monomial

The video tutorial explains the characteristics of a monomial, focusing on two main aspects: the degree and the coefficient. The degree of a monomial is defined as the power to which the base is raised, while the coefficient is the number that multiplies the exponent. The tutorial provides a clear understanding of these concepts, using examples to illustrate how to identify the degree and coefficient in a monomial.

What are the two main characteristics of a monomial discussed in the video?

• Base and Exponent

• Degree and Coefficient

• Sum and Product

• Variable and Constant

How is the degree of a monomial defined?

• The sum of all coefficients

• The power of the exponent

• The base number

• The constant term

In the context of monomials, what does the degree represent?

• The number of terms

• The highest coefficient

• The power to which the base is raised

• The sum of exponents

What is the coefficient in a monomial?

• The sum of all terms

• The number multiplied by the exponent

• The number added to the exponent

• The base number

If a monomial has an exponent of 3 and a coefficient of 1/2, what is the coefficient?

• 1/2

• 3

• 1

• 0