Question

Explain whether the polynomials below are written in standard form. If not, use complete sentences to explain how to write the polynomial in standard form. (2 points each)

3a3b – 4ab2 + a2
–8x2y2 + 10xy4 – 6x2y

Answer 1

the one that has a bigger exponent for x should go first

Answer 2

for example you have x^2 y^3 + x^4 y + xy^4

the standard form should be x^4 y + x^2 y^3 + xy^4

^descending exponents of x