Question

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Marcus states that the polynomial expression 3x3 – 4x2y + y3 + 2 is in standard form. Ariel states that it should be y3 – 4x2y + 3x3 +2. Explain which student is correct and why.

Answer 1

They are both correct because there is more than one way to write a multivariable polynomial in standard form. Marcus has the exponents on the x variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree. Ariel has the exponents on the y variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree.

Answer 2

Sample Response: They are both correct because there is more than one way to write a multivariable polynomial in standard form. Marcus has the exponents on the x variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree. Ariel has the exponents on the y variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree.