Algebra Examples

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

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 $- 4 x$ and $2 x$ .

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

Step 3

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

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