In a polynomial function, the leading term is the term containing the highest power of x. The coefficient of the leading term is called the leading coefficient.

What is a leading coefficient in a polynomial?

The highest power of the variable that occurs in the polynomial is called the degree of a polynomial. The leading term is the term with the highest power, and its coefficient is called the leading coefficient.

What is the leading coefficient of a constant?

The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the hightest exponent of the variable. The constant term is the term not multiplied by the variable.