Precalculus Examples

$8 x^{2} + 9 + 5 x^{3}$

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 $9$ .

$8 x^{2} + 5 x^{3} + 9$

Step 3

Reorder $8 x^{2}$ and $5 x^{3}$ .

$5 x^{3} + 8 x^{2} + 9$