Algebra-2

The polynomial is not written in standard form.

Explanation:

A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of degree (from highest to lowest).

In this polynomial:

The term has a degree of 2.

The term 7x has a degree of 1.

The constant terms (5) and (-2) combine to give (3) (i.e., (5 - 2 = 3)).

The correct standard form would be:

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