Algebra Examples

$(- 5 q^{2} + 6 q + 7) + (- q^{2} + 4 q)$

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 $q^{2}$ from $- 5 q^{2}$ .

$- 6 q^{2} + 6 q + 7 + 4 q$

Step 3

Add $6 q$ and $4 q$ .

$- 6 q^{2} + 10 q + 7$