Write in Standard Form -5x-17+x^2=4x^2

$- 5 x - 17 + x^{2} = 4 x^{2}$

Subtract $4 x^{2}$ from both sides of the equation.

$- 5 x - 17 + x^{2} - 4 x^{2} = 0$

Subtract $4 x^{2}$ from $x^{2}$ .

$- 5 x - 17 - 3 x^{2} = 0$

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

$a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$

Move $- 17$ .

$- 5 x - 3 x^{2} - 17 = 0$

Reorder $- 5 x$ and $- 3 x^{2}$ .

$- 3 x^{2} - 5 x - 17 = 0$