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Leading term

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Leading term

Definition

The term $ax^2$ in $ax^2+bx+c$ ; its coefficient is called the leading coefficient.

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification A4 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Expanding and Factorising Quadratics

AQA Mathematics past papers

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Leading term — AQA GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

bx+

c

a

Used by AQA

Quadratic expression