A polynomial in one variable is said to be non-monic, if the coefficient of the leading term is unequal to one. For example, \(2x^3+2x^2+3x-4\) is a non-monic polynomial, whereas \(x^3+2x^2+3x-4\) is a monic polynomial.
A polynomial in one variable is said to be non-monic, if the coefficient of the leading term is unequal to one. For example, \(2x^3+2x^2+3x-4\) is a non-monic polynomial, whereas \(x^3+2x^2+3x-4\) is a monic polynomial.