Question

Write the following polynomial function in standard form. f(x)=2x-x^5+2x³ - x²-1-3x¹

Answer 1

-x^5+2x³-x²-1x-1

Explanation:

First order the terms based on highest degree or exponent.

-x^5+2x³-x²-3x¹+2x-1

Next combine like terms.

-3x¹ is simply -3x so -3x+2x = -1x

-x^5+2x³-x²-1x-1