Algebra Examples

$3 x^{2} - 7 x^{4} + 9 - x^{4}$

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 $x^{4}$ from $- 7 x^{4}$ .

$3 x^{2} - 8 x^{4} + 9$

Step 3

Reorder $3 x^{2}$ and $- 8 x^{4}$ .

$- 8 x^{4} + 3 x^{2} + 9$