Algebra Examples

$x - 9 + \frac{x^{2}}{2}$

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

Move $- 9$ .

$x + \frac{x^{2}}{2} - 9$

Step 3

Reorder $x$ and $\frac{x^{2}}{2}$ .

$\frac{x^{2}}{2} + x - 9$

Step 4

Reorder terms.

$\frac{1}{2} x^{2} + x - 9$