Algebra Examples

$(- 2 x^{2} - 2 x + 1) + (- 8 x^{2} - 7)$

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 $8 x^{2}$ from $- 2 x^{2}$ .

$- 10 x^{2} - 2 x + 1 - 7$

Step 3

Subtract $7$ from $1$ .

$- 10 x^{2} - 2 x - 6$