Algebra Examples

$x^{2} - x^{3} + x^{4} - 5$

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 $x^{2}$ .

$- x^{3} + x^{4} + x^{2} - 5$

Step 3

Reorder $- x^{3}$ and $x^{4}$ .

$x^{4} - x^{3} + x^{2} - 5$