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
Answer:
Both Marcus and Ariel are correct. Marcus wrote the polynomial in descending powers of x, while Ariel wrote it in descending powers of y.