Algebra Examples

$4 x + 2 x^{2} = - 8$

Step 1

Add $8$ to both sides of the equation.

$4 x + 2 x^{2} + 8 = 0$

Step 2

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

$a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$

Step 3

Reorder $4 x$ and $2 x^{2}$ .

$2 x^{2} + 4 x + 8 = 0$

Step 4