Algebra Examples

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

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 $x$ from $5 x$ .

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

Step 3

Simplify the expression.

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Step 3.1

Move $4 x$ .

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

Step 3.2

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

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