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

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

sepeario · Answer

In typical British notation, standard form is another way of saying 'scientific notation'. Hence instead of saying 4, you would instead write 2^2. That being said, the polynomials above are in standard form, as the factorised form would be for example, (x+2)(x+3).