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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write the polynomial –3^2 + 4 – 2x + x^3 in standard form.

OpenStudy (ness9630):

In standard form, the highest power is always first. Where it is not a fraction/decimal.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

–3x^2 + x^3 – 2x + 4

OpenStudy (y1066380):

and also, unknown at first, constant at last

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can u write it out for me?

OpenStudy (ness9630):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

But your not explaining the problem to me

OpenStudy (y1066380):

x^3 – 2x - 5 (x^3) is the highest power, and it contains an unknown. so put in at the first. 2x is the second highest power, and it contains an unknown. so put in at the second. -5 is a constant, put it at the last of the polynomial

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay thanks you

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