Question

I need to convert the polynomial 8x + 5x^3 – 5 to standard form but I forgot how. Does someone wanna help me out?

Answer 1

Big powers come first
Small powers go last

Answer 2

standard form has powers(exponents) from highest to lowest

Answer 3

ok so 5x^3 comes first?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Yeah.

Answer 6

alright then 8x comes next?

Answer 7

yes!

Answer 8

Yeah

Answer 9

Also remember that \(\rm -5 = -5x^0\) so don't confuse \(-5\) and \(\rm 8x\) to have equal powers!

Answer 10

and then 5?
so something 5x^3 + 8x -5?

Answer 11

Perfect!!

Answer 12

Awesome!

Answer 13

Thank you for your help

Answer 14

You're welcome.

Answer 15

much appreciated

Answer 16

^_^

Answer 17

now I can finish my algebra

Answer 18

Yay!