Write in Standard Form 5x^2-8-2x^4

$5 x^{2} - 8 - 2 x^{4}$

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 $- 8$ .

$5 x^{2} - 2 x^{4} - 8$

Step 3

Reorder $5 x^{2}$ and $- 2 x^{4}$ .

$- 2 x^{4} + 5 x^{2} - 8$