Determining the leading coefficient and degree not in standard form

The video tutorial explains how to determine the leading coefficient and degree of a polynomial. It emphasizes arranging the polynomial in descending order to identify the term with the largest degree, which defines the polynomial's degree. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of this term. The tutorial also briefly mentions end behavior, which will be discussed later.

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

Explain the process of arranging a polynomial in descending order.

Identify the monomial with the largest degree in the polynomial.

What is the degree of the polynomial mentioned in the text?

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial discussed in the text?