Algebra-2

A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees (the highest power of the variable comes first).

 

Let's analyze each option:

A.  

Terms are arranged as () (degree 7), () (degree 4), (-x) (degree 1), and (9) (degree 0).  

Standard form (terms are in descending order).

 

B. 

Terms are arranged as () (degree 4), (-x) (degree 1), () (degree 7), and (9) (degree 0).  

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

 

C.

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