A **monic polynomial** is a type of polynomial in which the leading coefficient (the coefficient of the term with the highest degree) is equal to 1. For example, the polynomial \[ p(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 5 \] is a monic polynomial because the coefficient of the \( x^3 \) term is 1.
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