What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?

f(x)= 3x^2-1/5x^5+7x^10

Here's a picture if it's easier to look at

Question

What is the leading coefficient of this polynomial?

f(x)= 3x^2-1/5x^5+7x^10

Here's a picture if it's easier to look at

anonymous · Answer

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campbell_st · Answer

1st find the leading term

its the pronumeral or variable of letter with the highest power. 

the coefficient is the number attached to it letter with the highest power... 

hope it helps

usukidoll · Answer

7x^10 highest exponent

anonymous · Answer

Is the highest exponent the same as leading coefficient or?

usukidoll · Answer

no... leading coefficient is the whole number which is 7. highest exponent is 10 from x^10

anonymous · Answer

Oh got it! It's so late that I'm not putting things together right, thanks for the help