Question

27 - 8a^4 +2a - 6a^2
Arrange the terms of the polynomial in descending powers of a.

Answer 1

Can someone help me out?

Answer 2

which term has the highest power of a?
the power is the number after the ^.

for example the power of a in a^3 is 3

Answer 3

8a^4

Answer 4

well nearly right its -8a^4

Answer 5

now look for the next lowest after ^4

Answer 6

- dont forget the sign before the term

Answer 7

its -6a^2 right?

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

2a

Answer 10

so we got
-8a^4 - 6a^2
- then + 2a and finally + 27

Answer 11

ok

Answer 12

yw

Answer 13

Thanks for your help @cwrw238