Algebra Examples

$2 x^{3} - 9 + 2 x + 8 - 4 x$

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 $- 9$ and $8$ .

$2 x^{3} + 2 x - 1 - 4 x$

Step 3

Subtract $4 x$ from $2 x$ .

$2 x^{3} - 2 x - 1$