Algebra Examples

$y = 1 + 2 x^{6} - 4 x^{2} - 2 x^{6}$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

Combine the opposite terms in $1 + 2 x^{6} - 4 x^{2} - 2 x^{6}$ .

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Step 2.1

Subtract $2 x^{6}$ from $2 x^{6}$ .

$y = 1 - 4 x^{2} + 0$

Step 2.2

Add $1 - 4 x^{2}$ and $0$ .

$y = 1 - 4 x^{2}$

Step 3

Reorder $1$ and $- 4 x^{2}$ .

$y = - 4 x^{2} + 1$

Step 4