Algebra Examples

$- 2 x^{2} + x + 5 x^{3} + 4 x + 2 x^{2}$

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

Combine the opposite terms in $- 2 x^{2} + x + 5 x^{3} + 4 x + 2 x^{2}$ .

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Step 2.1

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

$x + 5 x^{3} + 4 x + 0$

Step 2.2

Add $x + 5 x^{3} + 4 x$ and $0$ .

$x + 5 x^{3} + 4 x$

Step 3

Add $x$ and $4 x$ .

$5 x^{3} + 5 x$