Algebra Examples

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

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

$- 4 x^{4} + 6 x^{2} - 4 - 4$

Step 3

Subtract $4$ from $- 4$ .

$- 4 x^{4} + 6 x^{2} - 8$