Problem 105 of 7
Determine degree and leading coefficient after operations: (x^2 + 3)(x^3 - 2x).
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track highest-degree terms and cancellation.
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Account for cancellation in addition or subtraction before identifying leading term.
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1. Perform enough simplification to identify the leading term.
2. Check for cancellation of highest-degree terms.
3. State degree and leading coefficient.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Using original highest degree when leading terms cancel.