When the polynomial is written in standard form, what are the values of the leading coefficient and the constant? . 5x + 2 – 3x2.
the leading coefficient is 5, and the constant is 2..
the leading coefficient is 2, and the constant is 5..
the leading coefficient is –3, and the constant is 2..
the leading coefficient is 2, and the constant is –3.

ANSWER

The leading coefficient is -3 and the constant term is 2.

EXPLANATION

The given polynomial expression is


We can rewrite this expression in descending order to get,


When a polynomial is written in descending order, it is considered to be in standard form.

The highest degree of the polynomial expression is 2.

The coefficient of the highest degree is


The constant term is the term without the variable attached to it.

Therefore the constant term is


Hence, the third option is the correct answer.