Question

Write the polynomial 5x3 + x5 − 8 + 4x in standard form.



A. x5 + 5x3 + 4x − 8

B. x3(x2 + 5) + 4(x − 2)

C. 5x3 + x5 − 8 + 4x

D. −8 + 4x + 5x3 + x5

Answer 1

hint: which term has the highest exponent? 5x^3, x^5, - 8, or 4x?

Answer 2

x^5

Answer 3

good, so that term goes first

which term has the highest exponent besides x^5?

Answer 4

5x^3

Answer 5

good, and after that?

Answer 6

4x?

Answer 7

good! so the last one is - 8

now we put them in order from highest to lowest

Answer 8

ok thanks

Answer 9

x^5 + 5x^3 + 4x - 8

Answer 10

np