Question

Marcus states that the polynomial expression 3x³ - 4x²y

+y³ +2 is in standard form. Ariel states that it should be
y³ - 4x²y + 3x³ +2. Explain which student is correct and
why.

Answer 1

Answer: Marcus is correct (explanation below)

Explanation:

3x³ should be in front for standard form because standard form equations are set up to have the highest to lowest value in that order. The order would be the original order of 3x³ - 4x²y+y³ +2 is in standard form already.