Algebra Examples

$- 4 x - 1 + \frac{x^{4}}{10} - 2 x^{2}$

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 $- 1$ .

$- 4 x + \frac{x^{4}}{10} - 2 x^{2} - 1$

Step 3

Move $- 4 x$ .

$\frac{x^{4}}{10} - 2 x^{2} - 4 x - 1$

Step 4

Reorder terms.

$\frac{1}{10} x^{4} - 2 x^{2} - 4 x - 1$