The largest exponent found in the polynomial

When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Pat found the product to be -4x+8x²-2x³+5 . He then had to state the leading coefficient of this polynomial. Pat wrote down 8 . Do you agree with Pat's answer? Explain your reasoning.

What is a polynomial?

Which is an example of a cubic binomial?

Classify by the number of terms:

 $6x³+3x²+2x−4$  

An expression of the fifth degree is written with a leading coefficient of seven and a constant of six. Which expression is correctly written for these conditions?

Which of these is in Standard Form (Check ALL that apply)?