Question

Please help!!!
Arrange the following polynomial into descending order and identify the 3rd term.
−19x2 + 2 + 4x3 − 7x

A. −19x2
B. 2
C. 4x3
D. −7x

Answer 1

well it needs to be arranged from the highest power of x to the constant term...

and you need the coefficient as well

Answer 2

@campbell_st help please

Answer 3

ok... whats the highest power of x...?

Answer 4

@campbell_st 3

Answer 5

ok... so you start with

4x^3

whats next do you think... next highest power..?

Answer 6

@campbell_st so 4x to the 3rd, -19x to the 2nd, 7x, 2?

Answer 7

well yes it goes

4x^3 -19x^2 -7x + 2

Answer 8

so now you should be able to find the 3rd term in the polynomial.