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

you need to rearrange the terms so that they are in decreasing order for the power of the first variable:

3a^3b-4ab^2+a^2 = 3a^3b+a^2-4ab^2

-8x^2y^2+10xy^4-6x^2y = -8x^2y^2-6x^2y+10xy^4