A monic polynomial is one in which the coefficient of the leading term is 1.
For example, \(x^3+2x^2-7\) is monic, but \(4x^2-x+1\) is not.
A monic polynomial is one in which the coefficient of the leading term is 1.
For example, \(x^3+2x^2-7\) is monic, but \(4x^2-x+1\) is not.