Algebra Examples

$5 x^{2} - 8 - 4 x^{2} - 4$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

Subtract $4 x^{2}$ from $5 x^{2}$ .

$x^{2} - 8 - 4$

Step 3

Subtract $4$ from $- 8$ .

$x^{2} - 12$