Is 1-2x^(2) in standard form or factored form?

Question

Is
`1-2x^(2)` in standard form or factored form?

Answer 1

standard form for a quadratic expression

Explanation:

This is a quadratic expression. If you want this expression in standard form, write the terms in descending order of powers of x: -2x^2 + 1.

This -2x^2 + 1 has not yet been factored.

-2x^2 + 1 is in standard form.