Write in standard form

What this lesson shows

3 x squared, plus 5 x, minus 2. Before you can DO anything to a polynomial, you have to be able to read it — and reading it starts with putting it in order.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

1. Write in standard form: 2 + 2x + x².
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   x² + 2x + 2
2. Write in standard form: 4 + 3x + x².
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   x² + 3x + 4
3. Write in standard form: 2x + 1 + x².
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   x² + 2x + 1
4. Write in standard form: 4 + 3x² + 2x.
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   3x² + 2x + 4