Algebra Examples

$(- 5 x^{2} - 4 x - 1) + (- 4 x^{2} - 4 x)$

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

Subtract $4 x^{2}$ from $- 5 x^{2}$ .

$- 9 x^{2} - 4 x - 1 - 4 x$

Step 3

Subtract $4 x$ from $- 4 x$ .

$- 9 x^{2} - 8 x - 1$