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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the 3rd term when -4x + 6x3 + 2 - 2x2 + x4 is arranged in descending order?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Directrix

Directrix (directrix):

Arrange the terms in order with the term that has the highest power of x first. x^4 + 6x^3 - ? Finish the list. For the third term, which term has an x^3 in it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6x^3

Directrix (directrix):

Correct and it is the third term.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

Directrix (directrix):

Wait a minute. That is not right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

o okay no problem

Directrix (directrix):

-4x + 6x3 + 2 - 2x2 +x4 = x4 + 6x3 -2x2 - 4x + 2

Directrix (directrix):

So the third term is what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2x^2

Directrix (directrix):

Correct for real this time. Sorry about my error.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no probleme we ar humans... well you are a dog hahaha. thank you!

Directrix (directrix):

You are welcome.

Directrix (directrix):

Woof!

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