Write in Standard Form (-10x^2-1)+(-8x^2+8x-8)

$(- 10 x^{2} - 1) + (- 8 x^{2} + 8 x - 8)$

Step 1

To write a polynomial in standard form, simplify and then arrange the terms in descending order.

$a x^{2} + b x + c$

Step 2

Subtract $8 x^{2}$ from $- 10 x^{2}$ .

$- 18 x^{2} - 1 + 8 x - 8$

Step 3

Subtract $8$ from $- 1$ .

$- 18 x^{2} + 8 x - 9$