Write in Standard Form y=1/2x^2+6x+17

$y = \frac{1}{2} x^{2} + 6 x + 17$

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

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

Combine $\frac{1}{2}$ and $x^{2}$ .

$y = \frac{x^{2}}{2} + 6 x + 17$

Reorder terms.

$y = \frac{1}{2} x^{2} + 6 x + 17$