Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 323: 2

Answer

It is customary to write the terms of a polynomial in the order of descending powers of the variable. This is called the standard form of a polynomial.

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standard form
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