Algebra Examples

$(x^{2} - 3 x) + (- 2 x^{2} + 5 x - 3)$

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 $2 x^{2}$ from $x^{2}$ .

$- x^{2} - 3 x + 5 x - 3$

Step 3

Add $- 3 x$ and $5 x$ .

$- x^{2} + 2 x - 3$