Algebra Examples

$y = \frac{1}{2} x^{2} + 6 x + 17$

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 $\frac{1}{2}$ and $x^{2}$ .

$y = \frac{x^{2}}{2} + 6 x + 17$

Step 3

Reorder terms.

$y = \frac{1}{2} x^{2} + 6 x + 17$

Step 4