Algebra-2

A polynomial is considered to be in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees (the powers of the variable).

 

Let's analyze each option:

A.

Terms are arranged as (1) (degree 0), (-2x) (degree 1), and () (degree 4).  

Not in standard form (highest degree term is last).

 

B.  

Terms are arranged as (-2x) (degree 1), () (degree 4), and (1) (degree 0).  

Not in standard form (highest degree term is second).

 

C.

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