Question

Use complete sentences to explain how to write the polynomial in standard form.

1. 3a^3b – 4ab^2 + a^2
2. –8x^2y^2 + 10xy^4 – 6x^2y

Answer 1

The term 3a^3b has degree 4. The term 4ab^2 has degree 3. The term a^2 has degree 2. To write the polynomial in standard form, the terms should be written in descending degree.

Answer 2

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