Algebra Examples

$3 x^{3} + x^{2} - 8 x^{5} + 2 x^{3} - 4 x$

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

Add $3 x^{3}$ and $2 x^{3}$ .

$5 x^{3} + x^{2} - 8 x^{5} - 4 x$

Step 3

Simplify the expression.

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Step 3.1

Move $x^{2}$ .

$5 x^{3} - 8 x^{5} + x^{2} - 4 x$

Step 3.2

Reorder $5 x^{3}$ and $- 8 x^{5}$ .

$- 8 x^{5} + 5 x^{3} + x^{2} - 4 x$