Algebra Examples

$f (x) = 4 + 5 x + x^{2}$

Step 1

To write a polynomial in standard form, simplify and then arrange the terms in descending order.

$f (x) = a x^{2} + b x + c$

Step 2

Move $4$ .

$f (x) = 5 x + x^{2} + 4$

Step 3

Reorder $5 x$ and $x^{2}$ .

$f (x) = x^{2} + 5 x + 4$