Write in Standard Form 2-8x-(x^2)/5

$2 - 8 x - \frac{x^{2}}{5}$

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

Move $2$ .

$- 8 x - \frac{x^{2}}{5} + 2$

Step 3

Reorder $- 8 x$ and $- \frac{x^{2}}{5}$ .

$- \frac{x^{2}}{5} - 8 x + 2$

Step 4

Reorder terms.

$- (\frac{1}{5} x^{2}) - 8 x + 2$

Step 5

Remove parentheses.

$- \frac{1}{5} x^{2} - 8 x + 2$