Algebra Examples

$f (x) = - 5 x + 2 x^{3} - x^{4} + 1$

Step 1

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

$f (x) = a x^{2} + b x + c$

Step 2

Move $- 5 x$ .

$f (x) = 2 x^{3} - x^{4} - 5 x + 1$

Step 3

Reorder $2 x^{3}$ and $- x^{4}$ .

$f (x) = - x^{4} + 2 x^{3} - 5 x + 1$