Explain whether the polynomials below are written in standard form. If not, use complete sentences to explain how to write the polynomial in standard form.

1. 3a3b – 4ab2 + a2

2. –8x2y2 + 10xy4 – 6x2y

You need to rearrange the terms so that they are organized from largest degree to the smallest degree and the variables have to be in alphabetical order:

3a^3b - 4ab^2 + a^2 = 3a^3b + a^2 - 4ab^2

-8x^2y^2 + 10xy^4 - 6x^2y = -8x^2y^2 - 6x^2y + 10xy^4

Does this make sense?

Question

Explain whether the polynomials below are written in standard form. If not, use complete sentences to explain how to write the polynomial in standard form. 

1.	3a3b – 4ab2 + a2

2.	–8x2y2 + 10xy4 – 6x2y

You need to rearrange the terms so that they are organized from largest degree to the smallest degree and the variables have to be in alphabetical order:

3a^3b - 4ab^2 + a^2 = 3a^3b + a^2 - 4ab^2

-8x^2y^2 + 10xy^4 - 6x^2y = -8x^2y^2 - 6x^2y + 10xy^4

Does this make sense?

bahrom7893 · Answer

i believe so

amistre64 · Answer

standard form in some cases dont like to have a leading -

amistre64 · Answer

other than that, it looks fine to me; but i cant really be a good judge of that ...

anonymous · Answer

Okay, I'll ask and see what my teacher has to say about that. Thanks for your help! :)