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Polynomials — Test

Question 6 • Algebra 2 with Probability

Which polynomial is in standard form?

Answer
A
7 x to the 7th power plus 14 x to the 9th power minus 17 x plus 25
B
13 x to the 5th power plus 11 x minus 6 x squared plus 5
C
12 x to the 5th power minus 6 x squared minus 9 x plus 12
D
9 plus 2 x minus 8 x to the 4th power plus 16 x to the 5th power

Explanation

A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of exponent. Choice C has exponents 5, 2, 1, and 0, in that order: 12x⁵ − 6x² − 9x + 12. The other choices do not list their powers from greatest to least.

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