Algebra Examples

$(2 x^{2} - 6 x - 2) + (x^{2} + 4 x)$

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

Add $2 x^{2}$ and $x^{2}$ .

$3 x^{2} - 6 x - 2 + 4 x$

Step 3

Add $- 6 x$ and $4 x$ .

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