Algebra Examples

$f (x) = - (x^{2} + 2 x - 3)$

Step 1

To write a polynomial in standard form, simplify and then arrange the terms in descending order.

$f (x) = a x^{2} + b x + c$

Step 2

Apply the distributive property.

$f (x) = - x^{2} - (2 x) + 3$

Step 3

Simplify.

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Step 3.1

Multiply $2$ by $- 1$ .

$f (x) = - x^{2} - 2 x + 3$

Step 3.2

Multiply $- 1$ by $- 3$ .

$f (x) = - x^{2} - 2 x + 3$