Question

How do you write a polynomial in standard form, then classify it by degree and number of terms `2+x^2+4x`?

Answer 1

To write a polynomial in standard form, write the terms in descending order of degree.

Explanation:

`2+x^2+4x` in standard form is:

`x^2+4x+2`.

It is a 2nd degree polynomial (greatest exponent is 2), and has three terms. Terms are separated by + and - signs.